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On March 17, the House of Representatives passed by voice vote the Continuing Extension Act of 2010 (H.R. 4851), legislation that would extend the 65 percent premium COBRA subsidy another month until April 30, 2010. On March 2, President Obama signed into law the Temporary Extension Act of 2010 (H.R. 4691), a bill that extended the COBRA subsidy until March 31, 2010, and emergency unemployment insurance benefits until April 5, 2010.
The Senate has already passed the American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act of 2010 (H.R. 4213), a more comprehensive bill that includes provisions continuing both benefits programs through the end of this year. Although it is expected the House will ultimately pass this measure, a vote may not come until after these programs have expired, thus creating the need for another extender bill. Continue reading about the COBRA subsidy extension at Littler's D.C. Employment Law Update blog.