The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) was signed into law on March 11, 2021. Among the most notable items included was a 100% subsidy for COBRA premiums related to employer-sponsored group health insurance. The subsidy will cover the full cost of COBRA or state continuation premiums from April 1st, through Sept. 30, 2021 if the employee lost or loses group health insurance due to a reduction in work hours or an involuntary job loss. Be sure to listen to this episode to better understand who is eligible and the various employer obligations associated.
