with respect to an assistance eligible individual under this subsection shall not be considered income, in-kind support, or resources for purposes of determining the eligibility of the recipient (or the recipient’s spouse or family) for benefits or assistance, or the amount or extent of benefits or assistance, or any other benefit provided under any Federal program or any program of a State or political subdivision thereof financed in whole or in part with Federal funds. (7) COBRA-specific notice (A) General notice (i) In general In the case of notices provided under section 606(a)(4) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 ( 29 U.S.C. 1166(4) ), section 4980B(f)(6)(D) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, section 2206(4) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300bb–6(4) ), or section 8905a(f)(2)(A) of title 5, United States Code, with respect to individuals who, during the period described in paragraph (3), become entitled to elect COBRA continuation coverage, the requirements of such provisions shall not be treated as met unless such notices include an additional notification to the recipient a written notice in clear and understandable language of— (I) the availability of premium assistance with respect to such coverage under this subsection