by Admin | Feb 16, 2009 | COBRA, Insurance Laws, Insurance News, Obamacare, Politics
The U.S. House and Senate will vote on a compromise $790 billion stimulus package that includes subsidies for 65% of the COBRA health insurance premiums paid by laid-off workers, under a hard-fought conference report unveiled late Feb. 12. The final version of the... by Admin | Feb 7, 2009 | Healthcare Reform, Insurance Laws, Insurance News, Obamacare
U.S. President Barack Obama reversed controversial Bush administration orders limiting states from expanding a low-income children’s health insurance program. Obama issued a memo reversing his predecessor’s orders on the same day he signed an extension of... by Admin | Feb 7, 2009 | Healthcare Reform, Insurance Laws, Insurance News, Obamacare, Politics
With Michigan’s governor looking on, President Barack Obama reauthorized an expanded health insurance program for children this afternoon, calling it a “down payment on my commitment” to ensure coverage for every American. The $74-billion... by Admin | Jan 27, 2009 | Insurance Laws, Insurance News
The federal government would pay 65% of COBRA health care continuation premium for one year for eligible beneficiaries who have lost their jobs since Sept. 1, 2008, as part of a massive economic stimulus bill unveiled Thursday by the House Democratic leadership. The... by Admin | Dec 31, 2008 | Insurance Laws, Insurance News
Michelle’s Law (HR-2851) was passed by Congress and signed into law by the President on October 3, 2008 as Public Law No: 110-381. Michelle’s Law requires group and individual health plans to continue covering otherwise eligible dependent children taking a...