COBRA and Premium Assistance - Information Index

Continuation Coverage Extension to 36 Months

On July 29, 2009, Governor Paterson signed into law Chapter 236 of the Laws of 2009, which improves access to health insurance for New Yorkers by making state continuation coverage (“mini-COBRA”) available for a total of 36 months.  Under the law, people eligible for federal COBRA or state continuation coverage may receive a total of 36 months of coverage.

• Summary of the Law and FAQs
• Text of the Bill (PDF format)
• Bill Memo (PDF format)

COBRA and State Continuation Coverage

General Information About COBRA and State Continuation Coverage

• COBRA FAQs

State Continuation Assistance Program for Entertainment Workers

NYS Continuation Assistance Program for Entertainment Workers

Information about New York State's premium assistance subsidy for entertainment workers

• Assistance Program for Entertainment Workers

Updated 07/26/2011