http://www.adp.com/tools-and-resources/economic-stimulus-plan.aspx This site is dedicated to helping you understand the most recent economic stimulus plan and how it could impact you and your employees. Copyright 2010 Automatic Data Processing, Inc. Wed, 28 Apr 2010 15:00:00 EST 1 http://www.adp.com/tools-and-resources/economic-stimulus-plan.aspx New Election Notice requirements noted in third point of COBRA Update - 4/20/10 below Wed, 28 Apr 2010 15:00:00 EST http://www.adp.com/tools-and-resources/economic-stimulus-plan.aspx?id=2 http://www.adp.com/tools-and-resources/economic-stimulus-plan.aspx On Thursday April 15, 2010, President Obama signed legislation (Continuing Extension Act of 2010 aka HR 4851) which provides an extension of the COBRA Premium Subsidy through May 31, 2010. The subsidy amount remains at 65% of the applicable premium and is available for a maximum of 15 months. Tue, 20 Apr 2010 12:00:00 EST http://www.adp.com/tools-and-resources/economic-stimulus-plan.aspx?id=1 http://www.adp.com/tools-and-resources/economic-stimulus-plan.aspx Early this morning, the Senate passed its health reform bill by a vote of 60 to 39 along party lines. The Senate will now work with the House to reconcile their respective bills. House and Senate Democrats are hoping to send a final bill to the President before his State of the Union address in January. Thu, 24 Dec 2009 09:00:00 EST http://www.dol.gov/ebsa/faqs/faq-cobra-arra.html http://www.dol.gov/ebsa/faqs/faq-cobra-arra.html In response to a large number of questions received regarding eligibility for the COBRA premium reduction under current law, The Employee Benefits Security Administration updated the COBRA page, www.dol.gov/COBRA , to add new FAQs at http://www.dol.gov/ebsa/faqs/faq-cobra-arra.html . Visitors are encouraged to subscribe to the COBRA page for updates. Thu, 03 Dec 2009 09:00:00 EST http://www.dol.gov/ebsa/faqs/faq-cobra-arra.html?id=1 http://www.dol.gov/recovery/ Various federal agencies have provided web sites with legislative information, downloadable forms and/or further links within their agency web sites to help you navigate the bill. Thu, 12 Mar 2009 09:00:00 EST http://www.dol.gov/recovery/ http://www.adp.com/tools-and-resources/~/media/Economic%20Stimulus/TAX-CREDIT-INCENTIVE-CHANGES-FINAL-030509-B.ashx The stimulus plan includes a variety of changes and additions to tax credit/incentive programs, such as the Work Opportunity Tax Credit program. Thu, 5 Mar 2009 09:00:00 EST http://www.adp.com/tools-and-resources/~/media/Economic%20Stimulus/TAX-CREDIT-INCENTIVE-CHANGES-FINAL-030509-B.ashx http://www.adp.com/tools-and-resources/~/media/Economic%20Stimulus/MAKING%20WORK%20PAY%20-%20FINAL%2003042009.ashx The Making Work Pay provision of the stimulus plan gives workers a rebate/credit for the 2009 and 2010 tax years. Wed, 4 Mar 2009 09:00:00 EST http://www.adp.com/tools-and-resources/~/media/Economic%20Stimulus/MAKING%20WORK%20PAY%20-%20FINAL%2003042009.ashx http://www.adp.com/tools-and-resources/~/media/Economic%20Stimulus/EARNED%20INCOME%20TAX%20CREDIT%20-%20FINAL%2003042009.ashx There is a temporary increase in the Earned Income Tax Credit. Tue, 3 Mar 2009 09:00:00 EST http://www.adp.com/tools-and-resources/~/media/Economic%20Stimulus/EARNED%20INCOME%20TAX%20CREDIT%20-%20FINAL%2003042009.ashx http://www.adp.com/tools-and-resources/~/media/Economic%20Stimulus/COBRA%20STATUS%20CHANGES%20CLIENT%20FINAL%2002-25-09%20C.ashx The stimulus plan includes changes to the way COBRA assistance is provided to employees. Wed, 25 Feb 2009 09:00:00 EST http://www.adp.com/tools-and-resources/~/media/Economic%20Stimulus/COBRA%20STATUS%20CHANGES%20CLIENT%20FINAL%2002-25-09%20C.ashx http://www.adp.com/tools-and-resources/~/media/Economic%20Stimulus/2009%202%2026%20Transit%20Stimulus.ashx The IRS has increased the limit for pre-tax contributions and benefit limits under the Commuter Benefits Transit Accounts. The new limit will take effect March 1, 2009. Wed, 25 Feb 2009 10:00:00 EST http://www.adp.com/tools-and-resources/~/media/Economic%20Stimulus/2009%202%2026%20Transit%20Stimulus.ashx