House Jobs Bill and Summary
Attached is a copy of the Jobs Bill passed by the House, and a summary of the bill.
Among other things, the bill would extend COBRA assistance. From the summary:
"Help with Health Insurance for Unemployed Workers (COBRA): $12.3 billion to extend from nine to 15 months the 65% COBRA health insurance subsidy for individuals who have lost their jobs. The job lost eligibility date is extended in the provision to June 30, 2010. Approximately seven million people benefited from the premium subsidy provided in the Recovery Act."
