Legal Question in Insurance Law in Pennsylvania

termination of insurance policy before termination of employee

My dad was employeed by a small business and was fired on a monday because the owner said he couldn't pay him anymore. When my mom called to find out how long his insurance was good for she was told that the owner sent the forms in the cancel his policy the friday before my dad was fired. My dad had a quadruple bypass 2 yrs ago and is on medication. His boss seemed upset that this raised his premium. Is it illegal to fire someone because of the insurance they need and even more so is it legal to cancel someone's insurance before notifying them?


Asked on 11/16/04, 3:27 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Mark Johns Mark Johns, Esquire

Re: termination of insurance policy before termination of employee

Your father may have rights to insurance under COBRA. While your father would have to pay for the coverage it would cover pre-existing conditions. Pennsylvania is an at will employemtn state and as long as the employer terminates for a legal reason there is not much a person can do. I offer free consultations.

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Answered on 11/18/04, 4:48 pm


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