Banco Popular de Puerto Rico

If the government subsidizes COBRA, the subsidy should not exceed 25% of the total cost. We have to come to realize the cost of the benefits we receive, and this in one way to do that.

It might not be a bad idea but about the dependant children who will not longer be covered on their parents insurance.It would be nice if the employer would cover dependant children until age 26.

Yes. When you compare the cost of other health care options under consideration as well as the cost to all of us for care for the un or under insured (which is passed on in the form of higher health care costs), the COBRA subsidy idea is worth investigating.

Be prepared! This will be the first step towards gov't sponsored universal health coverage.

Not only should the government subsidize COBRA, but the law should also be changed to extend the length of time COBRA is available to those whose jobs are eliminated after age 55. It is very difficult to find another job in this economy and at older ages and almost impossible to afford individual coverage...

I find it interesting that insurance is too expensive for individuals to pay, while the push from the other direction has been to have employer required (paid) insurance mandates.

Yes, I would rather we help the laid off worker where it counts than give the money to the banks!!!Though I think 18 mos is bit long and would agree to 12 mo.

And where would that money come from? More taxes -- either on consumers or employers?

While we strongly simpathize with the plight of the unemployed, subsidizing COBRA would be a mistake. The effect could significantly drive up claims costs to the employer's plan. Former employees with health problems would find it much easier to stay on COBRA, incurring claims for 18-36 months that affect...

I agree that COBRA payments create "sticker shock" for most applicants. In addition, only those usable to qualify for another type of coverage take the COBRA benefit. My question is IF the benefit is subsidized where will the money come from? These are so many "needs" but we cannot fund them all. Better...