R+B Update:

Dependents to Age 29 - Who is Eligible?
To qualify for this option, young adults must fulfill specific criteria to become eligible  more

R+B Update:

FEDERAL COBRA Changes / American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA)
  • The ARRA subsidy has been extended from 9 months to 15 months.
  • The date of eligibility for the premium subsidy has been changed from December 31, 2009 to February 28, 2010.
  • Employers and COBRA administrators are required to provide notification.
  • Updated model notices are available.
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R+B Update:

NEW YORK STATE "Mini-COBRA" Changes
  • The 18 months of additional New York State mini-COBRA is now effective November 1, 2009 regardless of when the group health contract was issued or renewed.
  • There is a special 60 day enrollment period for individuals whose COBRA coverage expired between July 1, 2009 and November 1, 2009.
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Every business is different. Each has its own particular needs and challenges. So when it comes to managing your employee benefits, you need to find a partner who can look at your particular situation and provide a customized solution.

That partner is Rowlands+Barranca.

Rowlands+Barranca has the breadth and depth of knowledge and expertise necessary to ensure you get exactly what’s right for your business. And since we focus solely on employee benefits planning, you can also be sure we’ll stay on top of every development in this complex and continuously changing field –always looking for a way to serve your business even better.