COBRA benefits legislation introduced

[MNBrewer]

Legislation was introduced on Thursday in the House and Senate that would ensure in many instances COBRA benefits are available to LGBT Americans if their partner leaves or loses their job.

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The measure would apply to companies that already offer health coverage to employees with same-sex partners to ensure they have access to Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act benefits if they lose their job.

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