Mini-COBRA Small Employer Group Health Plan And Premium Assistance Act Was Signed Into Law

On June 10, 2009, Pennsylvania joined other states that mandate small employers provide medical continuation coverage when the Mini-COBRA Small Employer Group Health Plan And Premium Assistance Act Was Signed Into Law. 

Pennsylvania employers that sponsor group medical insurance and have fewer than 20 employees are required to offer up to nine months of medical continuation coverage to employees and their dependents upon a qualifying loss of employer-sponsored medical coverage.  Moreover, this law is designed to coordinate with premium assistance available through state continuation-coverage programs under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). 

It is important to note that Pennsylvania Mini-COBRA, unlike ARRA premium assistance, is a permanent measure and will not expire at the end of 2009.

Sourcre: Duane Morris Law Firm

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