What is the name of your state? NY
I transferred jobs in Feb/06. Since the companies are owned by the same holding company my benefits were rolled over to my new company. I was told by the new company that I would have to pay a portion of my coverage bi-monthly. I informed them that at my previous employer used to pay for the employees medical premium and I never had to pay. I asked to waive my benefits since I am also under my husbands insurance and he doesnt have to pay either. The benefits department hasn't changed this as of yet saying that the legal department is deciding whether or not this is possible. This is upsetting because I am being deducted about $150 a month for medical that I don't need and haven't used. The Benefits dept never gave me any options. I am also very upset because I feel I shouldnt be forced to pay for what I don't need and I feel that I should have been given the option to waive my benefits or reduce them since I never had to pay before. The smaller paycheck is affecting my bills and this has been in review for a month. Can someone please advise. Thanks.
I transferred jobs in Feb/06. Since the companies are owned by the same holding company my benefits were rolled over to my new company. I was told by the new company that I would have to pay a portion of my coverage bi-monthly. I informed them that at my previous employer used to pay for the employees medical premium and I never had to pay. I asked to waive my benefits since I am also under my husbands insurance and he doesnt have to pay either. The benefits department hasn't changed this as of yet saying that the legal department is deciding whether or not this is possible. This is upsetting because I am being deducted about $150 a month for medical that I don't need and haven't used. The Benefits dept never gave me any options. I am also very upset because I feel I shouldnt be forced to pay for what I don't need and I feel that I should have been given the option to waive my benefits or reduce them since I never had to pay before. The smaller paycheck is affecting my bills and this has been in review for a month. Can someone please advise. Thanks.