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COBRA subsidy could impact many employers

COBRA subsidy could impact many employers The latest COVID relief package (the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, “ARPA”) includes a COBRA subsidy that could affect many employers. The ARPA subsidy generally requires employers to cover 100% of the cost of COBRA continuation coverage for up to six months between April 1, 2021, and September 30, 2021 (the “Subsidy Period”). These premium amounts are then reimbursable via refundable payroll tax credit. This subsidy is not universally available, but generally applies under rules similar to the standard COBRA rules. It applies for individuals who lose coverage under a covered employer’s health care plan due to involuntary termination or reduction of hours. Similar to the standard COBRA rules, it does not apply when an employee voluntarily quits, or if an employee is fired for gross misconduct. In addition, it is purely a monetary subsidy and does not otherwise extend the length of the applicable COBRA period.

Tax-Free COBRA Subsidy in ARPA

Tax-Free COBRA Subsidy in ARPA
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COBRA Changes Under The American Rescue Plan Act Of 2021 - Employment and HR

To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA). Among the most significant changes for employers are the provisions related to COBRA. The ARPA provides assistance-eligible individuals (AEI) with the opportunity for a 100 percent subsidy for COBRA premiums between April 1, 2021 and September 30, 2021 (the Subsidy Period). AEI include all COBRA qualified beneficiaries who are eligible for COBRA continuation coverage due to an involuntarily termination (or a reduction of hours) during the Subsidy Period and individuals who would have been AEI, but previously dropped or declined such

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