As of right now it seems dead in the water. However Sen. Robert Casey (D-Pennsylvania) has submitted a proposal that would make laid-off employees eligible for the federal COBRA subsidy. The amendment proposed would give the 65% discount to employees laid off from June 1 through November 30. The discount would be for six months. If you are without coverage, it is important not to go more than 62 days before taking COBRA or finding a COBRA insurance alternative.