January 2, 2005 8:45 PM

Rule may let workers keep health coverage
Posted by Douglas Eisenhartat 8:45 PM

A New Year's Day story on Boston.com reports hopeful news regarding health plan coverage for those who lose their jobs:

For U.S. workers who change or lose their jobs, a new rule issued by the Bush administration just before the end of 2004 could provide better access to group health plan coverage -- in keeping with changes Congress agreed to eight years ago.

The new rule, which becomes effective for health care plans starting July 1, is meant to implement more of the 1996 Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act by making it easier to obtain group health coverage.

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