Will the current subsidy of COBRA in the stimulus package be extended?

[Dappleganger]

We need to find this out because when the subsidy ends we will have to find cheaper insurance (probably catastrophic only) as we cannot afford $1700 a month. Also, where can we go to look for other plans? We live in FL if that helps. And YES WE HAVE PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS so I am sure that nobody would want take us. I am a 2-time breast cancer survivor, had thyroid cancer last year and dh has type II diabetes. We have four kids and always paid our bills, own a small home and have no debt but dh has not been able to find a job with benefits (he is doing a contracting job through the end of the year for 30% less pay, however).

Just point me in a direction and I'll do the work.

[Dappleganger]

1. Anyone?

[Ruby the Liberal]

2. I don't know, but I will kick this for you.

I'd like to know as well. Unfortunately, all I have seen is in relation to extending UC.

[Dappleganger]

3. Thanks

[DavidDvorkin]

4. I'll kick it, too

I also want to know. I doubt that it will be extended, or at any rate that it will be done as part of an extension of UI benefits.

[tilsammans]

5. I want to know, too . . .

I'm also on COBRA.

PS: I'm hoping for the best for you and your family. :grouphug:

[Dappleganger]

6. Thank you.

We're all in this together!

[tilsammans]

7. Kicking this again for you

:kick: Anybody out there know the answer?

Thanks!