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S. 3393 (111th)

COBRA Health Benefits Extension Act of 2010

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Introduced

20 May 2010

Last action

20 May 2010 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Sponsors

Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH], Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL], Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI], Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA], Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]

Subjects

Healthcare

Source updated

6 December 2025

Healthcare

Summary

COBRA Health Benefits Extension Act of 2010 - Extends COBRA coverage (health insurance continuation benefits) until the earlier of: (1) the first date in which an individual is eligible for coverage under an employment-based health plan; or (2) the date on which such individual becomes eligible for health insurance coverage through an American Health Benefit Exchange under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). Directs the Secretary of Labor to provide rules setting forth the form and manner in which prompt notice to individuals of such continued coverage shall be made. Allows a state to enforce the provisions of this Act with respect to COBRA continuation coverage provided under a state program. Provides that this Act has no effect on termination of continuation coverage for any reason other than expiration of a period of a specified number of months.

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Timeline

  1. 20 May 2010

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 20 May 2010

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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  • Introduced in Senate (text)

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