COBRA
- ARPA COBRA Subsidy Frequently Asked Questions April 2021
- DOL Issues Guidance and Model Notices for ARPA COBRA Subsidy (see links within document)
- VEHI General COBRA Information Summary
- Sample COBRA Early Termination Notice
- Sample Late COBRA Payment Termination Warning Letter
- Sample COBRA Notice of Unavailability (Ineligible)
- COBRA Presentation to VSHRP - Reviewed July 2019
- US DOL Model COBRA Continuation Coverage Election Notice - Vermont specific template_updated 5-21-2020
- US DOL Model COBRA General Notice- Vermont specific template_updated 5-21-2020
US Department of Labor Resources
The US Department of Labor Website provides information for both employers and employees including guides, FAQ's and model notices.
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**NEW April 2021** The U.S. Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration posted the following:
COBRA Premium Assistance under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
- COBRA Premium Subsidy dedicated page, available at https://www.dol.gov/COBRA-subsidy
- FAQs, available at https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/EBSA/about-ebsa/our-activities/resource-center/faqs/cobra-premium-assistance-under-arp.pdf
- Model Notices:
- General Notice and Election Notice, available at https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ebsa/laws-and-regulations/laws/cobra/premium-subsidy/model-general-and-election-notice.pdf
- Notice in Connection with Extended Election Period, available at https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ebsa/laws-and-regulations/laws/cobra/premium-subsidy/model-extended-election-periods-notice.pdf
- Alternative Notice, available at https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ebsa/laws-and-regulations/laws/cobra/premium-subsidy/model-alternative-election-notice.pdf
- Notice of Expiration of Premium Assistance, available at https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ebsa/laws-and-regulations/laws/cobra/premium-subsidy/notice-of-premium-assistance-expiration-premium.pdf
- Summary of the COBRA Premium Assistance Provisions, available at https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ebsa/laws-and-regulations/laws/cobra/premium-subsidy/summary-of-provisions.pdf