Over two dozen groups send letter to Congress to include legislation in upcoming COVID-19 response
WASHINGTON, DC. April 16, 2020: The Council for Affordable Health Coverage (CAHC) – a coalition of employers, insurers, life science companies, PBMs, brokers, agents, patient groups, and physician organization joined a broad group of employers, health advocacy groups, and organizations representing workers to urge Congress to include in forthcoming coronavirus legislation a federal program to subsidize COBRA continuation of coverage for workers who lose health care coverage due to loss of a job or a reduction in hours. (Link to Letter)
“As the impact of COVID-19 is felt across the economy, it is critical Congress act to protect workers who recently lost health care coverage” said CAHC President Joel White. “Seamless, immediate access to familiar coverage is what workers need, not waiting on new programs or enrollment processes.”