Boththe recent HEROES Act, as well as the proposed Health CareProtection Act, include funding for expanded COBRA coverage.(Photo: Shutterstock)
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of Americans who weredependent on their employer for health insurance coverage suddenlyfind themselves in a tough spot, and millions more face anuncertain future as businesses adjust to a new pandemic-centricrisk model. For these consumers, paying for health care coverage isjust one of many stressors right now.
As such, the Alliance to Fight for Health Care, a group ofstakeholders working to protect employer-provided health coverage,is urging Congress to expand COBRA coverage for these affectedworkers. Under COBRA, an employee has the opportunity to remain ontheir employer plan after being laid off or seeing a reduction inhours. Both the recent HEROES Act, as well as the proposed HealthCare Protection Act, include funding for COBRA coverage.
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Emily Payne
Emily Payne is director, content analytics for ALM's Business & Finance Markets and former managing editor for BenefitsPRO. A Wisconsin native, she has spent the past decade writing and editing for various athletic and fitness publications. She holds an English degree and Business certificate from the University of Wisconsin.
