H.R.3930 - Extended COBRA Continuation Protection Act of 2009

To extend for 6 months the maximum COBRA continuation coverage period for individuals who were involuntarily terminated between April 1, 2009, and December 31, 2009, and to amend the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act of 2009 to extend the eligibility period and maximum assistance period for COBRA premium assistance under such Act. view all titles (2)

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  • Official: To extend for 6 months the maximum COBRA continuation coverage period for individuals who were involuntarily terminated between April 1, 2009, and December 31, 2009, and to amend the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act of 2009 to extend the eligibility period and maximum assistance period for COBRA premium assistance under such Act. as introduced.
  • Short: Extended COBRA Continuation Protection Act of 2009 as introduced.

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10/26/2009--Introduced.Extended COBRA Continuation Protection Act of 2009 - Extends COBRA coverage (health insurance continuation benefits) from 18 months to 24 months for an individual whose COBRA coverage was a consequence of termination (or reduction of hours) of employment occurring on

Official Summary

10/26/2009--Introduced.Extended COBRA Continuation Protection Act of 2009 - Extends COBRA coverage (health insurance continuation benefits) from 18 months to 24 months for an individual whose COBRA coverage was a consequence of termination (or reduction of hours) of employment occurring on or after April 1, 2008, and before January 1, 2010. Allows an individual to elect to continue and extend such coverage through an election similar to that permitted under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). Declares that the extended period of continuation under this Act shall not exceed six months. Amends ARRA to extend:
(1) until June 30, 2010, the period to determine eligibility for COBRA premium assistance; and
(2) the period for which premium assistance is provided to an eligible individual. Makes this Act effective as if included in the enactment of ARRA.

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12/16/09
RE: H.R.3930

... bill after a separate bill sponsored by Rep. Joe Sestak, (D-Pa.), the Extended COBRA Continuation Protection Act of 2009 (HR 3930), stalled in committee.

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12/14/09
RE: H.R.3930

Bills are pending in both the House (HR 3930) and Senate (S. 2730) to extend the number of months of Cobra premium assistance for those currently eligible ...

Source: New York Times (blog)
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12/14/09
Cobra Subsidy Extensions and Unemployment Extensions ARE attached to the ...

HR 3930, S 2730, S 4183 are now mute. No exact details available. What exactly the benefits are or how long these extensions will last remains to be seen. ...

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09/21/10
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06/27/10
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Deployment of quality assurance to cover the subsidized private bill [HR 3930 was proposed] in Congress, after obtaining the approval by the Los Angeles Los Angeles Times November 8, 2009, you can simply stop payment. ...

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05/10/10
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United States House of Representatives - click here for links to email and phone numbers of Democratic and Republican House of Representatives from your area. Ask them to VOTE YES FOR H.R. 3930 to extend COBRA Premium Reductions. ...

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