Compliance Information

COBRA Subsidy Reminder

Thu, 12-03-2009

This is a reminder that the COBRA subsidy is and will be affected by certain dates from now until the end of 2009... read more...

American Recovery & Reinvestment Act

Fri, 04-03-2009

COBRA Subsidy Update: The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently posted additional guidance pertaining to the COBRA Subsidy per the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (the Act). While it still does not provide answers to all outstanding questions, it does offer clarification and examples for many areas of the legislation. read more...

COBRA Subsidy Resource

Wed, 04-01-2009

As you are already aware, The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (the Act) was signed into law by President Obama on February 17, 2009 which includes a subsidy for COBRA premiums. To familiarize yourself with the rules, go to B&P's COBRA Subsidy Resource. This information is intended to offer initial guidance to plan sponsors. read more...

COBRA Model Notices Released

Tue, 03-31-2009

The Department of Labor has published model notices to help organizations comply with the requirements of the new subsidy program for COBRA continuation coverage.The recently enacted American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) provides for a 65 percent subsidy for COBRA continuation premiums for up to 9 months for workers who have been involuntarily terminated. read more...