The risk pool offers premium assistance to those who can not afford the full cost of their coverage. (echealthinsurance.com)
Given that the new insurance exchanges offer health insurance regardless of actual health or pre-existing conditions, the new rules will shift the health insurance discussion for clients from how to access insurance (e.g., through an employer that offers coverage) to how to afford insurance (through a combination of paying premiums and being eligible for premium assistance tax credits). (kitces.com)
The only person entitled to be reimbursed for COBRA premium assistance subsidy is the insurer providing the coverage under the group health plan. (hsabenefitsconsulting.com)