Legal Question in Insurance Law in Nevada

Ex-Employer failed to pay health insurance premiums

The company that I used to work for took money out of my paycheck to pay for health insurance. Apparently, someone failed to pay the premiums, and the group policy lapsed. Since learning this information, I have requested the amount that was taken from my paycheck for health insurance, as well as an additional $240 that I am now responsible for (for 2 separate doctor's visits) since the group policy lapsed. The company attorney only wants to reimburse me for the money taken from my check, and says that I would be responisble for the $240 anyway if I never had insurance. Is this legal?


Asked on 1/15/07, 7:01 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Steven Lynes Lynes & Associates

Re: Ex-Employer failed to pay health insurance premiums

Under NV law, an employer is required to provide with 10-day notice of plan cancellation. Legislation recently signed into law now expands the penalty beyond a mere fine to include an employee's right for reimbursement of medical expenses.

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Answered on 1/19/07, 7:16 pm


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