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Key Employee Benefits Changes Under the One Beautiful Bill Act

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA or the “Act”), signed into law on July 4, 2025, introduces a broad set of changes impacting employee benefits and executive compensation. This summary highlights the provisions most...more

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IRS Provides Further Clarity to Employers on Stimulus Tax Credits

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The Internal Revenue Service recently released a Notice to further explain its position on certain issues related to the COBRA premium assistance and corresponding tax credits available under the American Rescue Plan Act of...more

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American Rescue Plan: How to Navigate New Continuation Coverage Standards for COBRA

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On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“ARPA” or the “Act”), the latest COVID-19 relief bill, into law. Under ARPA, employers will generally be obligated to advance the cost of...more

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DOL Flies Alone: Guidance on the 100% COBRA Subsidy under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021

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The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“ARPA”) provides that, for the period from April 1, 2021 until September 30, 2021, if an individual’s Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (“COBRA”) qualifying event is an...more

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UPDATE: Administrative Guidance Issued Regarding Implementation of COBRA Subsidies

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The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) includes a subsidy structure that is designed to fully subsidize COBRA for employees and family members losing group health plan coverage due to an involuntary termination of...more

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

COBRA Subsidies are Revived — Update

The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, signed by President Biden on March 11, 2021, (“ARPA”) includes generous provisions granting eligible individuals who have lost their jobs or had a reduction in hours (and their family...more

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DOL Issues Model Notices and FAQs for COBRA Subsidy

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As described in our previous alert, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (the ARPA), provides a full subsidy for COBRA premiums for certain qualified beneficiaries entitled to COBRA continuation coverage from April 1, 2021,...more

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Employers Should Begin Planning for COBRA Subsidy

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The American Rescue Plan Act (“ARPA”), signed into law on March 11, 2021, obligates employers to pay COBRA insurance premiums for individuals who suffer job loss. Under the plan, employers receive the subsidy, which they pass...more

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck

ARPA COBRA Subsidy Model Notices and Guidance Released Today Requires Immediate Action

Ahead of its April 11, 2021 deadline, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) has issued some guidance and model notices related to the temporary 100% subsidy for COBRA health care continuation coverage (including under state...more

Fenwick & West LLP

March 2021 Employment Law Update: New ARPA/COBRA Subsidy, COVID-19-Related Sick Leave Developments and More

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New ARPA/COBRA Subsidy - The federal American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) provides for a 100% subsidy of COBRA premiums for six months from April 1, 2021 through September 30, 2021, for individuals (and their covered...more

Holland & Knight LLP

COBRA Premium Subsidy Under the American Rescue Plan Act

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The recently signed American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) will have a major impact during the next six months on employers' obligations and considerations in administering COBRA health insurance benefits. Subtitle F of ARPA –...more

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck

No Fooling Around: New Six-Month COBRA Subsidy Starts April 1, Requires Immediate Action

The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“ARPA”) includes a temporary 100% subsidy for COBRA health care continuation coverage (including under state mini-COBRA statutes) to “assistance eligible individuals” (“AEIs”). This...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

American Rescue Plan Act -- COBRA Strikes

Now you know. The American Rescue Plan Act has made some important changes to the obligations of employer-sponsored health plans under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act, better known as COBRA...more

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100% COBRA Subsidy from April 1, 2021 Until September 30, 2021

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The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“ARPA”) provides that, for the period from April 1, 2021 until September 30, 2021, if an individual’s Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (“COBRA”) qualifying event is an...more

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COBRA Subsidy to Ease Pandemic Impact But Consider the Cost to Employers

THE COBRA SUBSIDY - On March 11, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) into law. Among other provisions, ARPA provides for a 100 percent COBRA subsidy for up to 6 months for anyone who lost health...more

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

COBRA Subsidy Requirements Under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021

Among many other pandemic relief provisions, the recently enacted American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“ARPA”) includes provisions for certain (a) COBRA subsidies, (b) extended COBRA election periods, and (c) related notice...more

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New COBRA Subsidy Available April 1, 2021

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The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 ("ARPA") includes a 100% COBRA subsidy for "assistance eligible individuals" during the six-month period of April 1, 2021 through September 30, 2021. Following is a summary of the COBRA...more

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April 1 Brings Major COBRA Changes Under ARPA

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Beginning April 1, the recently passed American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“ARPA”) implements temporary, but significant changes to COBRA, including new notices, government subsidies, and second election windows. Additional...more

Harris Beach Murtha PLLC

A Summary of Key Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Provisions in the American Rescue Plan Act

On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed into law the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“ARPA”), a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 economic stimulus bill. ARPA contains provisions affecting employee benefits and executive...more

Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP

American Rescue Plan Includes Six Months of Full COBRA Subsidies

The American Rescue Plan Act signed into law on March 11 includes an overlooked but valuable benefit for employees who have lost employment and access to a group health plan – up to six months of fully subsidized COBRA...more

Latham & Watkins LLP

US Stimulus Creates Temporary COBRA Premium Subsidy and Payroll Tax Credit

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Under the new stimulus law, employers must make available temporary COBRA premium subsidies and special COBRA enrollment rights to eligible individuals. Employers are entitled to a refundable payroll tax credit for the amount...more

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New COVID-19 Relief Law Includes Full COBRA Premium Subsidy

The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA), which became law on March 11, 2021, provides a 100 percent subsidy of premiums under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) beginning on April 1, 2021, through...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Employers Must Take Action on Temporary COBRA Subsidy by May 31, 2021

The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) provides a 100 percent COBRA subsidy to eligible individuals from April 1, 2021, through September 30, 2021 (Assistance Period). Eligible individuals pay nothing, and employers receive a...more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

COBRA AEI: Congress sweeps the legs of employee COBRA costs

On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act (the Act), which includes some notable changes and relief for employers and workers. This legal alert summarizes the key issues relating to the Act’s...more

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New Tool to Contain Employer Healthcare Costs

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Healthcare coverage became an employer-offered benefit during World War II as the result of the federal government’s wage and price controls. Since that time, Medicare has become an important part of how healthcare is...more

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