Legal Question in Employment Law in California

Terminated and so was healthcare benefits

I had healthcare coverage thru my employer, was terminated on 3/26/08 and given my final check. Today, 4/08/08 I received a letter from my healthcare provider, stating my coverage was terminated as of 4/01/08. I was shocked, as I thought the termination date may be 4/15/08 or 4/30/08. Did my former employer have an obligation to notify me that my healthcare coverage was going to terminate in 5 days? It seems I would have some sort of rights, as I was not informed of the healthcare termination date, even if I had been, 5 days isn't enough time to secure COBRA coverage. Not only do I not have healthcare coverage, my 10 year old daughter doesn't either. This seems so wrong, I have a hard time believing this is permitted to be done.

Thank you, Terminated Disbeliever


Asked on 4/09/08, 2:56 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Ryan P. McClure The Law Offices of Ryan P. McClure

Re: Terminated and so was healthcare benefits

The existence of your medical coverage after termination would depend on the language in your employer's insurance policy. Most policies will drop a terminated employee within days of separation. If you are a COBRA covered employee then your employer should have provided you with the info on COBRA coverage.

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Answered on 4/09/08, 7:30 pm


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