HCTC Latest News, Overview and Background
The Trade Adjustment Assistance Health Coverage Improvement Act was recently passed as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. The HCTC now pays 80% of qualified health insurance premiums for eligible individuals, allowing monthly participants to pay only 20% of their health plan premiums each month. 

New!  Monthly HCTC Program participants can now be reimbursed for qualified premium payments they made while eligible and enrolling in the monthly program. Visit the HCTC Latest News page to learn more about this most recent change.

HCTC Information for Individuals
The HCTC helps certain trade-affected workers, retirees, and their families pay for health insurance premiums. You can learn more about the HCTC eligibility requirements and registration process here. This page also provides information for current monthly participants and yearly filers.

HCTC Information for our Partners
The HCTC Program partners with companies, unions, the Department of Labor, state workforce agencies, the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, State Departments of Insurance and tax professionals to administer the HCTC. Find information designed to support our partners here.

HCTC Information for Health Plan Administrators and State Departments of Insurance
Health Plan Administrators are key to the success of the HCTC by providing health coverage to eligible individuals. Find information specific to health plans administrators here, including how to get involved and participate with the HCTC Program.  

HCTC Quick References
Quickly find the HCTC-related information you're looking for, including contact information, a glossary of common terms, frequently asked questions, and popular forms, documents and links.

HCTC Information for Media and Public Relations
View and download an electronic press kit, including fact sheets, interest stories, bios and b-roll footage.