On April 16, 2021, the Division of Insurance announced the premium assistance available to individuals under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA). Massachusetts’ announcement reiterated that the ARPA provides premium assistance to individuals on federal COBRA and Massachusetts “mini-COBRA.” The assistance is available for April 1, 2021, through September 30, 2021, and eligible individuals should receive a notice from their employer.
The notice also mentions that Massachusetts residents will have a special enrollment period to enroll on the Massachusetts exchange (Health Connector) when their federal COBRA subsidy expires after September.
Massachusetts employers should comply with ARPA, as applicable.
Mini-COBRA Premium Assistance for Eligible Massachusetts Residents »
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