The HEROES Act does two things. Number one, again, it requires that the States basically reopen their exchanges for special enrollment period. And, number two, it extends a 100 percent subsidy for COBRA so that, again, people who are losing their benefits along with their layoffs are--in fact, have some continuity of coverage.
Courtney outlines key provisions of the HEROES Act to support health insurance continuity.
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