A new Connecticut law extended the length of COBRA and state continuation coverage for all insured plans as of May 5, 2010. This law extends continuation coverage from 18 to 30 months where the qualifying event was due to a lay-off, termination of employment (except for gross misconduct), leave of absence or reduction in hours.

Attached in the links below are samples of the letters being sent to all qualifying COBRA beneficiaries as of May 5, 2010. Additionally, the sample employer letter was only sent to employers who had enrolled COBRA beneficiaries.

Individual Letter
Employer Letter

COBRA subsidy

For more information regarding COBRA subsidy extension and to obtain the appropriate forms, click on the links below.

Large-group information is available at: U.S. Department of Labor

Small-group information is available at: Connecticut Insurance Department