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Current Legislation
Legislators at all levels of government are seeking ways to improve our health care system.
Here are links to current legislative activities and newly passed laws.
While we provide these links for reference purposes, we do not necessarily agree with or endorse any particular position presented here.
Federal legislation
COBRA ARRA 65 % subsidy has been extended.
We thank our friends at Morgan Lewis for inviting us to link to their Employee Benefits Lawflash. Read about payment assistance, eligibility and duration of subsidy here.
Read information about The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 from the Library of Congress, (a.k.a. the stimulus package).
Of special note for benefits admnistrators and involuntarily terminated workers is Title III, Section 3001, Premium Assistance for COBRA Benefits and Part IV, Section 1151, Incrased Exclusion Amount for Commuter Transit Benefits and Transit Passes.
Read about COBRA continuation and the ARRA premium subsidy on our site.
Read Susan's blog regarding the economic stimulus package.
An interesting general resource on federal health care legislation can be found on wikipedia.
A reliable resource is the Library of Congress THOMAS legislation search.
State legislation
Search the state of California's legislature bills.
Local ordinances and laws
| Legislation | Status | Effective |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care Security Ordinance | Upheld by Ninth Circuit Court 9/30/2008 | January 9, 2008 |
| Commuter Benefits | Approved 8/22/2008 | January 19, 2009 |