I am a teacher in Texas. My school district will not let me out of my insurance.
My husband started a new job on November 29 (his insurance started that same day). He put our whole family on his insurance (much less expensive). I was off for Christmas break and upon returning to work, was told I had missed my 31 days to make a "change in status". My argument... The district was closed from Dec. 16 - Jan. 1. They argue that if I had contacted them during this time, I would have been alright. I knew they were closed and did not contact them b/c I knew no one available!
I have made complaints and met w/ an unbiased attorney and continue to be told "no". However,the next level is the school board. I don't want to waste my time but really need the money. It's over $600 a month. My only option is to resign or become legally separated.
My husband started a new job on November 29 (his insurance started that same day). He put our whole family on his insurance (much less expensive). I was off for Christmas break and upon returning to work, was told I had missed my 31 days to make a "change in status". My argument... The district was closed from Dec. 16 - Jan. 1. They argue that if I had contacted them during this time, I would have been alright. I knew they were closed and did not contact them b/c I knew no one available!
I have made complaints and met w/ an unbiased attorney and continue to be told "no". However,the next level is the school board. I don't want to waste my time but really need the money. It's over $600 a month. My only option is to resign or become legally separated.
