New! ARP COBRA Subsidy

ARP COBRA Subsidy

Overview

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American Rescue Plan (ARP)  includes a 100% COBRA Subsidy

Provides subsidy for certain qualified beneficiaries (QBs)

Subsidy is available Apr. 1 – Sept. 30, 2021

Subsidy covers all group health plan coverage, but not health FSAs

For federal COBRA, employer must pay carrier or cover on a self-insured plan, but may recover the premiums via a payroll tax credit

Significant new notice requirements