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	<title>The New England Job Show &#187; COBRA</title>
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		<title>Insurance:  Unemployed And Without Health Insurance. Now What?</title>
		<link>http://nejs.org/2011/12/14/insurance-unemployed-and-without-health-insurance-now-what/</link>
		<comments>http://nejs.org/2011/12/14/insurance-unemployed-and-without-health-insurance-now-what/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2011 17:09:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jacqueline Simmonds</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Finances and insurance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[catastrophic medical insurance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[COBRA]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Edward Harris]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Edward Harris You’re unemployed and your health insurance has lapsed. But cheer up because you can do something about it. Affordable health care options are available in most states, especially if you have no major health conditions. If you are uninsurable and still eligible for COBRA coverage, you should strongly consider accepting their offer. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Insurance:  Health insurance for the unemployed &#8211; COBRA</title>
		<link>http://nejs.org/2011/11/29/insurance-health-insurance-for-the-unemployed-cobra/</link>
		<comments>http://nejs.org/2011/11/29/insurance-health-insurance-for-the-unemployed-cobra/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2011 19:32:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jacqueline Simmonds</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Finances and insurance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[COBRA]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[COBRA benefits]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1986]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[health insurance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[individual insurance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[insurance]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[unemployment insurance benefits]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Victoria Heckstall]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://nejs.org/?p=8977</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[By Victoria Heckstall Losing your job and the medical insurance that most companies provide can put you in a difficult situation. Medical insurance is an essential part of your financial planning. If you are recently unemployed, you may be tempted to cut your insurance, as an unnecessary expense that you can no longer afford. However, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Insurance: Health Insurance and the Unemployed</title>
		<link>http://nejs.org/2010/08/15/insurance-health-insurance-and-the-unemployed/</link>
		<comments>http://nejs.org/2010/08/15/insurance-health-insurance-and-the-unemployed/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Aug 2010 11:30:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jacqueline Simmonds</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Finances and insurance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Arrison & Olden]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[COBRA]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[COBRA benefits]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[COBRA subsidy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[health insurance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[insurance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mass Connector]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Massachusetts Office of Labor and Workforce Development]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[personal health insurance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Thomas Arrison]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Thom’s Tax Talk]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Unemployment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Unemployment benefits]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://nejs.org/?p=4488</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[By Thomas Arrison, Certified Public Accountant You lost your job and just ran out of COBRA benefits. Where can you find health insurance? You do have several alternatives. If you are self-employed, you can join your local Chamber of Commerce and get health insurance through them. You generally can get insurance from the big insurance [...]]]></description>
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		<title>BREAKING NEWS</title>
		<link>http://nejs.org/2010/06/25/breaking-news/</link>
		<comments>http://nejs.org/2010/06/25/breaking-news/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jun 2010 14:26:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jacqueline Simmonds</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[State of the market]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[COBRA]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[COBRA subsidy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Employment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[extended unemployment benefits]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[jobless bill]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Unemployment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Unemployment benefits]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://nejs.org/?p=4068</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Jobless Bill Dies Amid Deficit Fears The collapse of the wide-ranging legislation means that a total of 1.3 million unemployed Americans will have lost their assistance by the end of this week. Under a program initially enacted last year—which expired June 2—jobless workers could receive up to 99 weeks of aid, including 26 weeks of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Finance:  Obama Signs Unemployment Extension Bill</title>
		<link>http://nejs.org/2010/03/03/finance-obama-signs-unemployment-extension-bill/</link>
		<comments>http://nejs.org/2010/03/03/finance-obama-signs-unemployment-extension-bill/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:39:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jacqueline Simmonds</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Finances and insurance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[COBRA]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[COBRA subsidy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[extended unemployment benefits]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Jackie Simmonds]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Jacqueline Simmonds]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Unemployment benefits]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://nejs.org/?p=3161</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[By Jackie Simmonds, NEJS Blog Editor FINALLY!!! Tradingmarkets.com reports the Senate voted Tuesday evening to approve a 30-day extension of unemployment benefits, health benefits, and other expiring provisions enacted under the government&#8217;s economic stimulus plan. This bill extends benefits for the jobless one month, including subsidies to help the unemployed buy health insurance, as well [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Finances:  Kentucky&#8217;s Bunning again blocks jobless benefits</title>
		<link>http://nejs.org/2010/03/02/finances-kentuckys-bunning-again-blocks-jobless-benefits/</link>
		<comments>http://nejs.org/2010/03/02/finances-kentuckys-bunning-again-blocks-jobless-benefits/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2010 18:45:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jacqueline Simmonds</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Finances and insurance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[COBRA]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[COBRA subsidy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Jackie Simmonds]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Jacqueline Simmonds]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[jobless beneftis]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sen. Jim Bunning]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Unemployment benefits]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[unemployment extension]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://nejs.org/?p=3151</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[By Jackie Simmonds, NEJS Blog Editor Andrew Taylor, AP reported that Sen. Jim Bunning on Tuesday again blocked the Senate from extending unemployment benefits and health insurance subsidies for the jobless.  The extension needed unanimous consent to pass because Democrats have labeled it an emergency spending measure. &#8220;Today we have a clear cut example to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Finances:  Extended Unemployment Benefits In Jeopardy</title>
		<link>http://nejs.org/2010/02/28/finances-extended-unemployment-benefits-in-jeopardy/</link>
		<comments>http://nejs.org/2010/02/28/finances-extended-unemployment-benefits-in-jeopardy/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 28 Feb 2010 15:46:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jacqueline Simmonds</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Finances and insurance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Carl Huse]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[COBRA]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[COBRA subsidy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[extended unemployment benefits]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[federal unemployment benefits]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Jackie Simmonds]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Jacqueline Simmonds]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tami Luhy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[unemployment extension]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://nejs.org/?p=3128</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[By Jackie Simmonds, NEJS Blog Editor The Senate failed to push back the Feb. 28 deadline to apply for extended unemployment benefits last week.  This means that beginning today, Sunday February 28, the unemployed will stop getting extended benefits as their current extension benefits expire.  This will impact 1.2 million workers in March. Beginning on [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Finances:  Tax Tips to Maximize Your Refund This Year</title>
		<link>http://nejs.org/2010/02/18/finances-tax-tips-to-maximize-your-refund-this-year/</link>
		<comments>http://nejs.org/2010/02/18/finances-tax-tips-to-maximize-your-refund-this-year/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2010 13:46:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jacqueline Simmonds</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Finances and insurance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[2009 Stimulus Package]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Andrew Kucheriavy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Capital Gains Tax]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[COBRA]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Making Work Pay Credit]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://nejs.org/?p=3042</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[If you are unemployed or were unemployed in 2009, you want to make sure not to miss out on many deductions and exemptions available this year.  To help you navigate this year’s returns, Andrew Kucheriavy has put together a checklist of things that you should keep in mind as you prepare your return. Here are [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Insurance:  What Are Your Options After COBRA Runs Out?</title>
		<link>http://nejs.org/2010/02/01/insurance-what-are-your-options-after-cobra-runs-out/</link>
		<comments>http://nejs.org/2010/02/01/insurance-what-are-your-options-after-cobra-runs-out/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 13:27:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jacqueline Simmonds</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Finances and insurance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Bethany North]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[COBRA]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[health insurance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[individual insurance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[insurance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[insurance agent]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[medicaid]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://nejs.org/?p=2904</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[By Bethany North COBRA is a popular option for temporary health coverage at group rates. However, many individuals in the workforce today run into problems because it is only available under specific circumstances. Often times, this COBRA coverage can be more expensive than health coverage through your employer, especially if your employer is paying a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Insurance:  Obama signs COBRA subsidy extension</title>
		<link>http://nejs.org/2009/12/23/insurance-obama-signs-cobra-subsidy-extension/</link>
		<comments>http://nejs.org/2009/12/23/insurance-obama-signs-cobra-subsidy-extension/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Dec 2009 01:07:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jacqueline Simmonds</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[COBRA]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[House]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[involuntary termination]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Jackie Simmonds]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://nejs.org/?p=2683</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[by Jackie Simmonds, NEJS Blog Editor Today President Obama signed a bill extending the federal COBRA subsidy by six months. It goes into effect immediately and extends the nine-month, 65% premium subsidy for a total of 15 months. The bill provides the following: Extends the premium subsidy eligibility period by two months, so it will [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Insurance: COBRA Extension Moves One Step Closer</title>
		<link>http://nejs.org/2009/12/19/insurance-cobra-extension-moves-one-step-closer/</link>
		<comments>http://nejs.org/2009/12/19/insurance-cobra-extension-moves-one-step-closer/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Dec 2009 12:53:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jacqueline Simmonds</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Finances and insurance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[American Recovery and Reinvestment Act]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ARRA]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[COBRA]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[COBRA subsidy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[health insurance]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[insurance benefits]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Insurancenewsnet.com]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Jackie Simmonds]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[The Employment Law Post]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://nejs.org/?p=2629</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[by Jackie Simmonds, NEJS Blog Editor On December 16 the U.S. House of Representatives passed the COBRA subsidy extension and expansion.  The bill now goes to the Senate where expectations are they will act quickly before the premium aid program expires at the end of the year. Earlier this year Congress had stepped in to change [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Finances &amp; Insurance:  COBRA Subsidy Extension?</title>
		<link>http://nejs.org/2009/11/30/finances-insurance-cobra-subsidy-extension/</link>
		<comments>http://nejs.org/2009/11/30/finances-insurance-cobra-subsidy-extension/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:21:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jacqueline Simmonds</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Finances and insurance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[COBRA]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[COBRA subsidy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[health insurance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[insurance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[insurance benefits]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Jackie Simmonds]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Jacqueline Simmonds]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://nejs.org/?p=2407</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[By Jackie Simmonds, NEJS Blog Editor Many of the unemployed count on the COBRA subsidy that was created as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) and signed into law in February 2009 to be able to continue to provide health care coverage for their family.  However this subsidy has begun [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Finances:  MA Authorizes Second Chance Elections For Mini-COBRA</title>
		<link>http://nejs.org/2009/07/20/massachusetts-authorizes-second-chance-elections-for-mini-cobra/</link>
		<comments>http://nejs.org/2009/07/20/massachusetts-authorizes-second-chance-elections-for-mini-cobra/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 12:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>KenMasson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Finances and insurance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[COBRA]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://nejs.org/blogmain/?p=826</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The following information was sent to us by Attorney John McMorrow of Mirick O&#8217;Connell in Worcester, Mass. http://www.mirickoconnell.com/ John discussed COBRA on a recent NEJS. To see John&#8217;s interview click here. Background The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (&#8220;ARRA&#8221;) is effective February 17, 2009. This law gives a nine month 65% federal subsidy [...]]]></description>
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