Topic: COBRA Continuation Health Coverage
The rules for enrolling in Medicare are strict, and the cost of making a mistake can be high.The rules for enrolling in Medicare are strict, and the cost of making a mistake can be high.EDITOR'S NOTE: This article, originally published in the ...
The most significant points about complying with the Mental Health Parity Act and an update on the COBRA benefits -- as modified by the economic-stimulus act -- are summarized this month. Generally speaking, the MHPAEA requires that financial requirements (such as co-payments ...
In the United States health care system, adults must ask, " " if they wish to obtain an appropriate level of medical care. If you do not qualify for any private sector coverage, you may be eligible for state or federal Medicare. ...
COBRA Coverage During a Strike Employees that take part in a strike are entitled to health benefit coverage under COBRA. Because Marathon did not follow the rules regarding a strike and offer COBRA, the court granted a temporary restraining order, and Marathon ...
Background COBRA is a program that helps people keep their health insurance when they're laid off. Qualifying Individuals may be eligible for the premium reduction if they are eligible for COBRA coverage because they were laid off between Sept. 1, 2008, and ...
Employer group health insurance is a benefit extended to you by an employer whereby the employer shares a portion of your health insurance costs. If your employer offers you the opportunity to purchase health insurance through a group program, they are extending ...
The growing market demand for group health insurance for the self employed means you have a number of options not previously available. COBRA CoverageFor the newly self-employed, the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 may allow you to extend your employer ...
There are insurance products available that provide self employed medical insurance just the same as if you were buying auto insurance, life insurance or home insurance. The Essentials Made EasyIf you are leaving a job where you have medical insurance, an easy ...
For the self employed, health insurance is a major concern, simply because most sole proprietors and entrepreneurs cannot afford to provide themselves with the same kind of coverage they once had as part of an employee benefits package. Spousal coverage, group plans, ...
There are several instances when health insurance premiums are considered a qualified medical expense. The premiums that can be deducted as a qualified medical expense are certain Medicare payments for recipients age 65 and older, COBRA payments, qualified long-term care premiums, premiums ...