Sizing Up The Stimulus: New Health Insurance Subsidy for Laid-off Workers

The federal government is starting to help people who've been laid off keep the health insurance they had through their former jobs. It's paying 65% of premiums for COBRA coverage. KCFR Health Reporter Eric Whitney explains.

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