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CHA News Editor/Writer: Karen Fletcher, MPH, CHA Publications Consultant. E-mail

Medigap Changes Are Now in Effect: June 30, 2010 Learn about the new Medigap plan changes took effect as of June 1, 2010, including the elimination of 4 of the standardized plans (E, H,I and J) and the addition of 2 new ones (plans M and N).
COBRA Subsidy Extended to February 28, 2010: Feb. 17, 2010
FAQs on the New Standardized Medigap Policies Available June 2010: Nov. 16, 2009
Are You Eligible for a 65% Reduction on Your COBRA or CalCOBRA Premiums?: May 12, 2009
Know Your Rights to COBRA? – Extended Healthcare Benefits for Terminated or Reduced Employment: Feb. 2, 2009
Benefits Can Now Be Cut at 65 for Retiree Plans – Does This Ruling Hinder or Help Retirees?: Jan. 24, 2008
Most Large Employers Plan to Maintain Drug Coverage for Medicare Retirees over Next 2 Years: Feb. 2007