Article Title: The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 Temporary Continuation of Coverage Premiums Snippet of Article: "...The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009, enacted February 17, 2009, provides a new health insurance opportunity for former employees who were or are involuntarily terminated between September 1, 2008, and December 31, 2009. Under this new law, former Federal employees may request premium assistance for their temporary continuation of coverage (TCC) under the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program. Premium assistance means your former agency will make a Government contribution of 65 percent of the TCC premiums for your FEHB plan enrollment...."
Source: OPM
Noem: Coast Guard Has Helped Save 223 in Texas Floods
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The U.S. Coast Guard has assisted in saving 223 lives in Central Texas,
said Department of Homeland Secretary Kristi Noem.