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COBRA Health Subsidy Expired This Week

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September 2nd, 2011
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The COBRA health insurance subsidy that has helped laid-off workers continue to use their former employer’s health coverage drew to a close on Wednesday. The end of the subsidy is now raising concerns about how the unemployed will cover their health expenses without federal support.

Why NFL Players Want Better Health Insurance

Posted in COBRA Insurance , Group Health Insurance , Health Insurance , Individual Insurance , Private Health Insurance

September 30th, 2010
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How the Costs of Unsubsidized COBRA Health Insurance Will Add Up

Posted in COBRA Insurance , Group Health Insurance , Health Insurance

September 16th, 2010
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Unemployed workers have suffered many ups and downs since the onset of the recession. From losing their jobs, to waiting for unemployment checks, it’s been a difficult few years for these individuals trying to figure out ways to make ends meet. For many, the financial struggles were amplified with the responsibility of maintaining health insurance for an entire family.

How the Unemployment Extension Affects Health Insurance

Posted in COBRA Insurance , Health Insurance , Medicaid

August 24th, 2010
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Today’s News: COBRA Subsidy Ends, U.S. Life Insurance Activity Flat and Toyota Wins ‘Top Safety Pick’

Posted in COBRA Insurance , Health Insurance , Life Insurance

July 6th, 2010
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For those who lose their jobs after June 1, they will no longer qualify for the COBRA health insurance federal subsidy, a new study shows that U.S. life insurance activity was flat in the month of May and Toyota vehicles have been chosen for “Top Safety Pick” by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

Today’s News: Obama Wants $50 Billion Stimulus, Law Limits Health Insurance Rates and Parents Front for Teen Drivers

Posted in Auto Insurance , Auto Insurance Claims , COBRA Insurance , Health Insurance

June 30th, 2010
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President Barack Obama hopes to convince Congress to move forward with a $50 billion stimulus package that would, in part, re-extend the COBRA subsidy to unemployed workers who saw theirs expire recently. In other insurance news, a new law in New York will help to limit health insurance rates and a study has found that many parents are willing to “front” for their teen drivers after an accident.

COBRA Subsidy Receives 31-Day Extension

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March 4th, 2010
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The COBRA subsidy has been a lifeline for many displaced workers laid off due to the financial crisis; luckily it received a 31-day extension to offer benefits to additional workers. The health insurance subsidy, which allows people to continue receive health insurance from their previous employers has been in danger of expiring many times in the past months.