The Senate floor has now ordered a stop to debate regarding the COBRA subsidy. In doing so, it is expected that the Senate will soon vote on a 15-month extension in the coming days. The bill would extend the 65% subsidy that is due to expire on the 31st of March.

After astonishing lapse in coverage two weeks back, the Senate has moved very swiftly through debate of an extension that would benefit those terminated and left without employment. Granting a 15-month extension will immediately commit the American people to possibly more than $150 billion in spending

in a program benefiting the unemployed.