The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) subsidizes the full COBRA premium for “Assistance Eligible Individuals” for periods of coverage from April 1, 2021 through September 30, 2021.
ETF has released two new recorded webinars for employers focused on the ICI Program. The two webinars cover topics including benefit amounts, eligibility, enrollment options, filing claims, employer errors, and more.
This is the Model Notice for COBRA Continuation Subsidy under the American Rescue Plan [ARP] Act of 2021. Employers please note that information for qualified beneficiaries must be completed.
Understanding COBRA—the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act—can sometimes be tricky. A new nine-minute training video answers these questions and provides additional information on qualifying events, responsibilities, and timelines.
ETF recently hosted its annual open enrollment kickoff meeting virtually for state and local employers for plan year 2022. Recordings of these events are now available.
Based on the improved financial position and strong investment results, the ICI premium rates for 2022 will decrease by 50%. See the premium rate charts in the ICI employer section of the ETF website.