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COBRA: Continuing Extension Act of 2010

On April 15, 2010, President Obama signed the Continuing Extension Act (CEA) of 2010, extending the eligibility period for the COBRA subsidy under The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) for an additional (read more)

Dinkin presenting at 29th Annual Employee Benefits Symposium

Elliot Dinkin is speaking at the 29th Annual ISCEBS Employee Benefits Symposium, October 4, 2010 in Charlotte, North Carolina.  Dinkin is presenting on Sales Compensation in a New Era.

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Timely Update on National Health Insurance Reform

Cowden Associates' timely update on National Health Insurance Reform, including an implementation timeline.  Read the update

Cowden Discusses Impact of National Health Insurance Reform

Executives of Cowden Associates presented the Tri-State Area Employee Benefits Survey findings to survey participants and area business leaders.  The discussion also focused on National Health Insurance Reform where Cowden executives stressed the importance of analyzing changes in current benefit offerings including, not offering health benefits and paying the penalty.

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