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COBRA Subsidy Reports

Cobra Control Services, LLC (“CCS”) is pleased to provide a new report for employers who use CCS for COBRA and continuation of coverage services. This new report ...
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Ongoing COBRA Notices

The American Rescue Plan Act provides a 100% COBRA premium subsidy for certain individuals entitled to COBRA due to reduction of hours or involuntary termination of ...
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New IRS Guidance on Employer Tax Credits

Employers may be requesting quarterly tax credits under recent COVID-19 and other regulatory guidance. Tax credits may be available for the Employee Retention Credit, ...
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Question of the Week

Q.- We operate a self-funded church plan. One of our former employees wants us to provide a premium subsidy for the continuation coverage we offer. Do we have to do that?
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Expiration of Premium Subsidy Notification

The American Rescue Plan Act requires a 100% COBRA/continuation of coverage premium subsidy to be provided to individuals entitled to COBRA/continuation coverage under ...
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Question of the Week

Q.- We know there are new COBRA notice rules. We didn’t feel like paying our vendor to send the new notices. Will we be subject to any penalty if we just didn’t comply?
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Second Chance Election for Some COBRA Continuants

Employers subject to federal COBRA had to give certain qualified beneficiaries a second chance to elect COBRA continuation coverage. Individuals whose qualifying event ...
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Question of the Week

Q.- Our plan is not subject to federal COBRA and is not subject to state continuation coverage. We just voluntarily provide continuation coverage to terminated ...
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Additional Details on the Involuntary Termination Definition

IRS Notice 2021-31 provides details on what is considered an “involuntary” termination for COBRA subsidy purposes.
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Qualifying Event Manager in MyEnroll360

Cobra Control Services, LLC (“CCS”) has been communicating with clients about a new COBRA premium subsidy under the American Rescue Plan Act (“ARPA”) that may be ...
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