QUESTION
can an employee cancel health inurance prior to firing?
Asked on Jan 20th, 2014 on Labor and Employment - North Carolina
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My health insurance was cancelled the day before I was terminated. The day I was terminated, I contacted Human Resouces & was informed that I would have health insurance until the end of the month. I found out a week later that my insurance was cancelled. Is this legal for an employer to do?
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Yes, they can cancel. The question is: do you have a legal claim. The answer: it depends. You may want to consult with an attorney. However, even if this is a violation, you are probably only entitled to money you actually paid the next day for treatment or prescriptions.
Answered on Feb 04th, 2014 at 4:10 PM
I am an experienced attorney focusing on employment law in North Carolina and Tennessee. This post/response is not meant to constitute legal advice.