Q & A's

Questions and Answers about COBRA continuation coverage and the new premium assistance subsidy provided by the ARRA is available on agency websites.

When you visit the CMS website you can access general information about CMS Programs & Information by clicking on any of the links appearing on the left side of the CMS home page.

Information about COBRA Continuation of Coverage can be found under the "Regulations & Guidance" link.

You can also access the following documents on the CMS website:

A document called "Helpful Information About State Continuation Coverage ("Mini-COBRA" Programs) and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA)" that contains questions and answers about the State mini-COBRA programs and the ARRA; and


A document called "Helpful Information for Beneficiaries Regarding COBRA Premium Assistance under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), As Amended" that contains questions and answers directed towards individuals eligible for COBRA continuation coverage under the ARRA.

The DOL website also contains a wealth of helpful COBRA information for both employees and employers, including:

• Premium Reduction Fact Sheets
• Premium Reduction FAQs
• COBRA ARRA Model Notices
• General COBRA FAQs

You can access this information at http://www.dol.gov/ebsa

Please note that the above-referenced website links may not yet reflect the most recent revisions to ARRA section 3001 extending the premium assistance subsidy.