Comments on: COBRA in the American Reinvestment Recovery Act

By: pat canady

pat canady — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 16:15:31 +0000

i was working for one of the gm dealerships that was closed down . we were told that there was no cobra ins. i’m 61 and can not get insurance. is there any help for people like me.

By: Barbara

Barbara — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:46:23 +0000

If you are eligible for COBRA under your previous employer and it is possible to obtain med. ins. through your spouse’s employer, are you disqualified for the Cobra and subsidy? Thanks

By: Kathleen Caruso

Kathleen Caruso — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 07:02:30 +0000

My husband lost his job and we have been paying 100% full payments to CBIZ Cobra for 18 mos and as of Nov 18 @ midnight it expired!I Just found this website and learned of these new benefits. We NEVER received ANY info or contact from anyone about these changes that we should have only been paying 35% not 100%. Would this not have been their responsibility to inform us? They were very timely in contact when payment was due though! Are we eligible for ANY refunds for ANY period of time that we paid in full. We are HUNTING med ins now and cant believe how expensive ALL these plans are. PLEASE, PLEASE contact me ASAP with ANY help or suggestions that could help us w/these horrible expenses for medical. Hunting for med insurance has been a full time job and a foreign language to us and has caused GREAT stress and FEAR in our household. Also, is there ANY way to extend the Cobra medical benefits that we have been covered for the last 18 months. ANY support, advise or directions that you could pass along to me would be GREATLY appreciated. These are scary and tough times for all and any support would be appreciated. I look forward to your response.
Thank You, Kathleen C

By: Linda Scriba

Linda Scriba — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:12:11 +0000

I have been on COBRA since July 1, 2008. I have received notice that It will end on Dec. 31, 2009. Am I eligible for the 65% subsidy ? I send my premium payments to the insurance company that handles the insurance for the company my husband worked for. It seems like they should have informed me if I only had to pay 35% of my premiums. I’m very distressed to learn that I may have overpaid by so much money. I’m wondering if I can get any of it back. Any info you have would be appreciated.Thank you.

By: stacy mitchell

stacy mitchell — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 23:01:20 +0000

I just received a notice from my previous employer that my Cobra coverage was going to end in Dec. This is only 6 months after I was terminated. Is this true, or do I have another 3 months.
Thank you

By: Debra Sig

Debra Sig — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 15:15:05 +0000

My daughter graduated from college in May 2009 and has not been able to find a job yet.
She became ineligible for insurance through my work policy as of her graduation date.
Since May she has been un-insured.
Is she eligible for COBRA or any other program?
I don’t know how to guide her to get medical insurance.
Where does she apply?
Please help.
THank you.

By: Loretta Stevens

Loretta Stevens — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 20:06:14 +0000

I worked for City of Parkville, was fired 12/31/2008, offered Cobra but could not afford it on unemployment, but was told that if the 65% assistance legislation was passed, I would receive another offer for coverage. The subsidy ruling was passed but I never received notice or offer of coverage. Why?

By: Eugene Onegin

Eugene Onegin — Thu, 07 May 2009 14:48:25 +0000

what is your mailing add ress?

By: margaret smith

margaret smith — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 19:45:14 +0000

i just got my cobra paperwork. they wanted me to pay march.april and may. ive been unemployed since nov 2008. according to my letter the first payment was due in march. i really cant understand what took them so long. i refused it.

By: DENNIS zENOR

DENNIS zENOR — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 23:21:33 +0000

What requirements are there for cobra extensions. I started on cobra 3-1-08 and my cobra will end 1-10-09. I will not be 65 for 7 months after 1-10-09. Your help will be appreciated.
Thank You