What You Should Know About COBRA Federal Stimulus - Group Coverage Continuation Subsidy

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, the financial stimulus law signed Feb. 17, 2009, by President Barack Obama, made significant changes to COBRA continuation premium payment requirements. The changes apply to all employers that maintain a group health plan, regardless of whether they are currently subject to COBRA. A brief summary of the COBRA changes is set forth in this document.