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Employee Benefits and Individual Health ProductsFri, 14 Oct 2011 16:49:08 +0000enhourly1http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1Still have Questions regarding COBRA?
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http://www.ars-solutions.com/2009/06/still-have-questions-regarding-cobra/#commentsMon, 15 Jun 2009 13:35:56 +0000dennyhttp://www.ars-solutions.com/?p=248I found this IRS web page for some Q&A I hope it is helpful to you.
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http://www.ars-solutions.com/2009/06/cobra-laws/#commentsTue, 09 Jun 2009 13:26:45 +0000dennyhttp://www.ars-solutions.com/?p=236Did you know that PA could have our own “mini COBRA plans” here are some of the details taken from HRS/TND Associates newsletter. Look for information regarding a seminar coming up in July regarding HR issues sponsored by ARS Solutions and HRS/TND Associates. Below are some of the highlights of the new bill.
Requires employers who employ 2-19 employees and offers health insurance to offerOnly applies to Medical Plans (does not include HRAs, FSAs, dental, or vision)
To be eligible, an employee must have been on the employer’s insurance for at
COBRA qualifying events remain the same as those under Federal regulations
Eligible for COBRA coverage lasting up to 9 months
Employers (or their designated administrator) are responsible for notification to eligible
Assistance Eligible Individuals are included in State COBRA
Employers may charge up to 105% of the medical premium
Timeline for getting out notices differs from federal COBRA
So are you ready? If not what are you as an employer or HR person going to do?
Share with us some of your ideas or frustrations over this intrusion into our business.