It has been more than 10 weeks since COBRA subsidy eligibility expired.  It does not appear that an extension to the 65% COBRA subsidy is likely.  Employers should make sure they are sending a "non-subsidy" COBRA notice to employees who are terminated June 1, 2010 or later.

Remember that individuals who were involuntarily terminated prior to June 1, 2010 will continue to receive the COBRA subsidy for up to 15 months.

June 1, 2010 COBRA subsidy eligibility expired June 1, 2010. As of this date, employees who are involuntarily terminated June 1, 2010 or later are not eligible for the 15 month COBRA subsidy. Congress is set to consider another extension (through the end of the year) next week. Employers have two choices:

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U.S. Congress failed to include an extension of the COBRA subsidy in the latest jobs bill.  Employees who are terminated June 1, 2010 or later are not eligible for the 65% COBRA subsidy.

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