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Public Employees' Health Insurance Plan (PEEHIP)

COBRA Subsidy Information

President Obama signed into law on December 21, 2009, an extension and expansion of the COBRA premium subsidy law under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). The new law extends the eligibility period through February 28, 2010 (from December 31, 2009), and expands the maximum period for receiving the subsidy an additional six months (from nine to 15 months). Notification of the new amendments to the ARRA will be made by PEEHIP to the applicable individuals within the time frame specified by law.

COBRA Changes Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) Economic Stimulus Bill

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Note: The Webinar presentation has been updated to reflect the COBRA premium subsidy expansion and extension provisions signed into law on 12/21/2009. The updates are shown in green.

Additional information and assistance:

	•	Visit the Department of Labor Web site for information related to the subsidy at www.dol.gov/ebsa/cobra.html or call 866-444-3272.
	•	Visit the IRS Web site to access all appropriate and revised tax forms at www.irs.gov or call 800-829-4933.
	•	Contact PEEHIP at 877-517-0020.

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