Governor David A. Paterson of New York State, signed a bill last week to ensure that New Yorkers who lost their jobs at small businesses will qualify for federal benefits that pay up to 65 percent of Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) health insurance premiums. The Governor submitted his Program Bill last week because a change in State law was needed to allow eligible workers from small businesses to access the subsidized coverage. The subsidy, part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), is available to individuals who were involuntarily terminated on or after September 1, 2008.
Taking steps in the right direction to guarantee health coverage for all, although COBRA is very expensive, so 65% may not be enough.
For more information:
http://www.ny.gov/governor/press/press_0320095.html
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Monday, March 23, 2009
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Come on COBRA is the worst! I think it is definitely a step in the right direction, but we need UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE! Not subsidies to private insurers!
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