The Senate has passed “Michelle’s Law” (H.R. 2851) by unanimous consent on September 25, 2008. The bill would provide the extension of existing health insurance coverage to dependant college students for up to one year in the event of a medically necessary leave of absence by amending the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Public Health Service Act, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. The bill is expected to be signed by the President.
Effective Date: Plan years beginning on or after the date that is one year after the date of enactment and to medically necessary leaves of absence that begin during such plan years.
More from this press release from John Sununu (R-NH) here.