Bill would extend COBRA subsidy
November 12, 2009 by Christian Schappel
Looks like the COBRA subsidy may continue to be a thorn in the side of HR and benefits pros. More…
November 12, 2009 by Christian Schappel
Payroll alert: Don’t forget credit for COBRA subsidy
September 23, 2009 by Kerry Isberg
With the end-of-quarter approaching, remind Payroll that not taking proper credit on the Form 941 for any COBRA subsidy payments your company made could be costly. More…
IRS looking for COBRA-subsidy ’snitches’
September 10, 2009 by Kerry Isberg
The feds are looking for help catching terminated employees who are no longer eligible for the COBRA subsidy, but still receiving it. Problem is, many of the informants will have to snitch on themselves. More…
Subsidy has doubled COBRA rolls
August 24, 2009 by Bill Meltzer
When the feds announced the COBRA subsidy everyone expected a large percentage of ex-employees to take advantage of the program. More…
Do COBRA subsidies lead to more coverage — and higher premiums?
August 21, 2009 by Jim Giuliano
Many wondered whether the subsidy enacted in February would spur more ex-workers to take advantage of the health coverage. Wonder no more. More…
IRS announces penalty for misuse of COBRA subsidy
August 14, 2009 by Kerry Isberg
If you haven’t heard of the Internal Revenue Service’s “6720C” penalty, you will soon — and so will ex-employees who don’t follow the rules when accepting COBRA. More…
Pulling the plug early on COBRA
July 17, 2009 by Bill Meltzer
There are certain situations where an employer can terminate someone’s COBRA coverage early. More…
They’re ineligible for your health plan, but you’re still paying
July 15, 2009 by Bill Meltzer
There’s a good chance your company is carrying people who shouldn’t even be on your health plan. More…
Who’s hiding on your health plan?
June 5, 2009 by Bill Meltzer
Here’s one often-overlooked area where you may be able find some health cost savings. More…
DOL alert: New appeals form for COBRA denials
May 29, 2009 by Kerry Isberg
Along with all the new wrinkles in COBRA, here comes another: a special Department of Labor form for ex-employees who want to appeal their denial of COBRA subsidy benefits — putting more pressure on employers to make sure denials are valid. More…
