Just 28 Republicans voted for the last debt-limit hike in February 2014, when nearly all Democrats helped it pass in a tight 221-201 vote. Nine of those 28 Republicans are no longer in Congress, raising the question of whether a similar measure could pass this time.
Identification. COBRA stands for Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act. It was passed by Congress in 1985 as a means for individuals to continue health insurance coverage for a period of time after losing group coverage due to termination of employment.
Information on COBRA and CMS 1. What is COBRA continuation coverage. COBRA is not an insurance company nor is it health insurance. COBRA is an abbreviation for a federal regulation that governs how and when a âqualified beneficiaryâ can continue terminated group health insurance coverage for a specified period of time by self-paying the premium. Your COBRA Election Notice includes all of the dates, deadlines, and rules for making an election.