CHIPRA notice

Irie

Does anyone have a sample of the CHIPRA notice that is supposed to be given to employees by 4/1/09? I can't seem to find one anywhere and not knowing enough about CHIPRA I'm not sure what to say. Thanks.

sonny

I will admit to my ignorance. . What is this?

joannie

[url]http://www.hewittassociates.com/_MetaBasicCMAssetCache_/Assets/Legislative Updates/2009/Obama_Signs_CHIPRA.pdf[/url]

KSR6450

My Internet Explorer froze when I tried that link...just my computer I'm sure.

CHIPRA is the acronym for [B][SIZE=2]CHILDREN’S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2009 [/SIZE][/B]

ACU Frank

I have a workshop I'm attending next Thursday for CHIPRA and COBRA Subsidy. So please - no spoilers! I want to enjoy the workshop without knowing the ending!

Irie

There is a lot of information out there about CHIPRA but I can't find any samples of the notice that is supposed to be given to employees by 4/1/09.

sonny

Found some good information on SHRM's weekly summary deal. .the samples are not out. What a surprise. . well we do have to April 1. . I can't find an icon for tired so . .

Edit. . there is also some discussion on the "other" forum..

KSR6450

Irie,
I have a friend who practices Employment Law (in CA). I sent him a message regarding this and will let you know what, if anything, I find out.

KSR6450

From my friend:

Right now the government is trying to catch up with the stimulus bill. The changes to COBRA and CHIPRA - formerly SCHIP - have been confusing for everyone - especially the government. I will get that information to you as soon as I come across it. California has a "Healthy Families" program that is funded in part by Tobacco taxes. There is legislation in place to "buy into" the federal CHIPRA legislation. I am sure it will be passed, but I have not seen any movement in a few weeks.

joannie

My agent just informed me that we basically won't have to worry about this for 12-18 months. Even though it says beginning this April, there is another clause that says the feds have at least 12 months to develop the required notification form and then another six months to issue it. Just like our government to pass a law and then try to figure out how to make it work.

FunHRBanker

The DOL has not issued sample notices yet. I went to a seminar last week and though the changes apply as of 3/1/09, employers have until 4/18 to send out the notices. The DOL "is to develop a model notice by 3/19/09" according to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA)...anyone want to be on if they make that deadline?!

FunHRBanker

I lose the bet. The samples are posted!

NaeNae55

You are safe! No one bet you because they thought you were a shoe-in. It's a weird fact, I know, but sometimes the government does come through for us. **==

KSR6450

Glad they put it out there. Here is the link.

The following updates to [URL="http://www.dol.gov/COBRA"]www.dol.gov/COBRA[/URL] were just posted:

- Model notices

- FAQs for Employers on the COBRA Premium Reduction

- Expanded FAQs for Employees on the COBRA Premium Reduction

- Updated FAQs for Employees on General COBRA Provisions

Irie

The COBRA notices are out there but I haven't seen any of the CHIPRA notices yet.

KSR6450

That was the link my friend gave me - I'll send him an e-mail and see if he has any further information. From what he told me the CHIPRA were supposed to be out there as well.