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Re: Eligibility related to spouse's insurance plan

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Posted by Jason on February 25, 2010 at 07:13:33:

In Reply to: Eligibility related to spouse's insurance plan posted by Marcia McLane on July 25, 2009 at 20:23:17230689:

Marcia:

The intent of the COBRA subsidy was people that can't maintain their health insurance because of price, keep their coverage by making it more affordable.

So on paper, he does do not qualify for the COBRA subsidy because your plan is avialable to him, regardless of the price.

The Senate also is expected to vote by the end of the week to renew long-term unemployment benefits and a federal subsidy for COBRA health insurance benefits for the unemployed, both of which expire on Sunday.

Jason

: I understand that my husband is not eligible for the Cobra 65% discount if he is eligible for insurance under my insurance plan. Does this non-eligibility still apply if we have to pay the full price for his insurance under my plan?

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: Marcia: : : The intent of the COBRA subsidy was people that can't maintain their health insurance because of price, keep their coverage by making it more affordable. : : So on paper, he does do not qualify for the COBRA subsidy because your plan is avialable to him, regardless of the price. : : The Senate also is expected to vote by the end of the week to renew long-term unemployment benefits and a federal subsidy for COBRA health insurance benefits for the unemployed, both of which expire on Sunday. : : Jason : : : I understand that my husband is not eligible for the Cobra 65% discount if he is eligible for insurance under my insurance plan. Does this non-eligibility still apply if we have to pay the full price for his insurance under my plan? :

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