If an employee goes out on FMLA leave, and is unable to return to work at the end of their 12 weeks of protected leave, can their employer immediately terminate their health insurance?
If an employee goes out on FMLA leave, and is unable to return to work at the end of their 12 weeks of protected leave, can their employer immediately terminate their health insurance?
It is legal to terminate health insurance benefits for a former employee. Most employees will be eligible for COBRA benefits, and will receive notice of their eligibility and the application process in association with the termination of their employment.