H.R. 694 (111th): COBRA Coverage Extension Act of 2009

Introduced:
Jan 26, 2009 (111th Congress, 2009–2010)
Sponsor:
Rep. Joe Sestak [D-PA7]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)
See Instead:

S. 1488 (same title)
Referred to Committee — Jul 21, 2009

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Status

This bill was introduced on January 26, 2009, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Jan 26, 2009
Cosponsors
none
Committees

House Education and the Workforce

House Energy and Commerce

House Ways and Means

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Full Title

To extend temporarily the 18-month period of continuation coverage under group health plans required under COBRA continuation coverage provisions so as to provide for a total period of continuation coverage of up to 24 months.

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Last updated Jan 26, 2009.
3 pages

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1/26/2009--Introduced.
COBRA Coverage Extension Act of 2009 - Extends COBRA coverage (health insurance continuation benefits) that would currently end before the 12-month period following enactment of this Act because of the 18-month coverage limitation to the earlier of: (1) the end of the 12 calendar months following the date of enactment of this Act; or (2) 24 months after the date of the qualifying event.

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  • Title 5: GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION AND EMPLOYEES
  • Part III: EMPLOYEES
  • Subpart G: Insurance and Annuities
  • Chapter 89: HEALTH INSURANCE
  • Section 8905a: Continued coverage