H.R.694 - COBRA Coverage Extension Act of 2009

To extend temporarily the 18-month period of continuation coverage under group health plans required under COBRA continuation coverage provisions so as to provide for a total period of continuation coverage of up to 24 months. view all titles (2)

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  • Official: To extend temporarily the 18-month period of continuation coverage under group health plans required under COBRA continuation coverage provisions so as to provide for a total period of continuation coverage of up to 24 months. as introduced.
  • Short: COBRA Coverage Extension Act of 2009 as introduced.

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Official Summary

1/26/2009--Introduced.COBRA Coverage Extension Act of 2009 - Extends COBRA coverage (health insurance continuation benefits) that would currently end before the 12-month period following enactment of this Act because of the 18-month coverage limitation to the earlier of: (1) the end of the

Official Summary

1/26/2009--Introduced.COBRA Coverage Extension Act of 2009 - Extends COBRA coverage (health insurance continuation benefits) that would currently end before the 12-month period following enactment of this Act because of the 18-month coverage limitation to the earlier of:
(1) the end of the 12 calendar months following the date of enactment of this Act; or
(2) 24 months after the date of the qualifying event.

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12/08/09
Congressman Sestak Urges Action to Extend Emergency Healthcare Coverage

...said Congressman Sestak. Congressman Sestak has advocated for expanded COBRA benefits since entering office. He introduced H.R.694, the COBRA Coverage Extension Act of 2009, which would have extended COBRA coverage to 24 months. Further, he supported an

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10/24/09
Congressman Sestak Introduces Legislation to Extend Emergency Healthcare

...Congressman Sestak. Congressman Sestak has advocated for expanded COBRA benefits since entering office. He introduced H.R.694, the COBRA Coverage Extension Act of 2009, which would have extended COBRA coverage to 24 months. Further, he supported an amen

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02/12/11
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