Both the recent HEROES Act, as well as the proposed Health Care Protection Act, include funding for expanded COBRA coverage. (Photo: Shutterstock)
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of Americans who were dependent on their employer for health insurance coverage suddenly find themselves in a tough spot, and millions more face an uncertain future as businesses adjust to a new pandemic-centric risk model. For these consumers, paying for health care coverage is just one of many stressors right now.
As such, the Alliance to Fight for Health Care, a group of stakeholders working to protect employer-provided health coverage, is urging Congress to expand COBRA coverage for these affected workers. Under COBRA, an employee has the opportunity to remain on their employer plan after being laid off or seeing a reduction in hours. Both the recent HEROES Act, as well as the proposed Health Care 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.
