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