Reviews the implementation of the government subsidy of COBRA health insurance premiums for laid-off workers in the 2009 stimulus package and its effects on COBRA enrollment and medical spending. Considers policy implications for access and affordability.
Title: COBRA Subsidies for Laid-Off Workers: An Initial Report Card
Publication date 2009-12-28
Publication Year 2009
Authors
Jack A. Meyer
, Juliana Macri
, Randall R. Bovbjerg
, Stan Dorn
Copyright holder(s)
Commonwealth Fund
Geographical Focus
North America / United States
Keywords
ARRA
, subsidy
, laid off workers
, health insurance
, ceridian
Document type
Issue/Policy Brief
Language
English
URL: https://www.issuelab.org/resource/cobra-subsidies-for-laid-off-workers-an-initial-report-card.html
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