Comments on: Do You Qualify for the COBRA Subsidy?

By: Sara

Sara — Mon, 23 May 2011 20:38:29 +0000

Medical coverage stopped 3/31/2011 when I left my employment. Nver received letter from insurance company to apply for COBRA. Now, since I am finally receiving application for COBRA, ex-employer stated I need to pay previuos two months of premiums! Didn’t even know if they would allow COBRA; why should I have to pay such an enormous premium for the past 60 days in which I wasn’t covered?

By: Vickie Clark

Vickie Clark — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 22:16:30 +0000

My husband just recently died and his insurance was the only I had. Will I qualify for the subsidy?

By: Mike Casey

Mike Casey — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:52:30 +0000

did the extension of benefits passed 7/20/10 include the COBRA subsidy? I was laid off 7/2/10. Am I eligible?

By: Smart Unemployment

Smart Unemployment — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 22:23:39 +0000

Hi Bill – Are you paying for health insurance and then receiving reimbursement for your former employer? Is this insurance plan part of COBRA?

By: Smart Unemployment

Smart Unemployment — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 22:21:56 +0000

Hi Steve – Based on the facts you mention, you should be eligible for the COBRA subsidy.

By: Steven Towsey

Steven Towsey — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 18:47:42 +0000

Hello, I was laid off in March 2010 and am currently unemployed and signed up for healthcare via UnitedhealthcareOne which was brought to my attention through COBRA. Do I qualify for a COBRA subsidy?

Steve Towsey

By: Bill Glacken

Bill Glacken — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 11:19:53 +0000

I was laid off in Sept. of 2009 and am currently receiving unemployment. The cost of my health care is back breaking however it is a good plan and I want to keep it. It is through Kaiser. My former employer offered an option to either join the company plan or be reimbursed at approximately $400 monthly. I opted for the latter.

Do I have any elgibility for the subsidy?

Thank You,

Bill Glacken

By: brenda k. brown

brenda k. brown — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 13:48:49 +0000

Do I qualify for the COBRA Subsidy?

By: brenda k. brown

brenda k. brown — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 13:47:58 +0000

Please send to my E-mail concerning my rights under COBRA to obtain unemployment if I got fired.

By: brenda k. brown

brenda k. brown — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 13:46:03 +0000

I am currently self-employed effective June 1, 2009 and previously a former state employee of over 10 years with same company. What if I got fired and would I qualify for Unemployment from the Company under COBRA? I just find out about COBRA from a former employee and would like to know more about my rights on this matter. Thanks! Brenda