H.R. 694 · 111th Congress

COBRA Coverage Extension Act of 2009

Stage
In committee
Sponsor
Joe Sestak
Introduced
2009-01-26
Latest action
2009-01-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Summary

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.