What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Colorado
I have a situation where my employer arbitrarily changed my family's health insurance policy at the end of 2010, but did not inform me until Jan 16, 2011.
On Jan 12, 2010 my wife had eye surgery, and at that time we paid what we believed to be the correct deductibles under our policy. Over and done!
However, we have now received a bill for an additional $1400 that we must pay out-of-pocket, since the new "spending account" plan we were forced into does not have any funds.
I did not do anything wrong and I believe that I should not have to pay for charges resulting from the actions of my employer, especially when they failed to inform us beforehand that our plan would be changing.
Aren't companies required by law to take responsibility for situations like this? Why should I now have to pay extra due to my company's decision and failure to inform me?
When I asked about this to HR, I was told, "The company is NOT going to pay your medical bill!", and that if I pursued things further that I would "only make enemies in the company." Almost as if they know it's not right and are making threats?
I will not stand by and allow them to do something illegal! What can I do about this situation?
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I have a situation where my employer arbitrarily changed my family's health insurance policy at the end of 2010, but did not inform me until Jan 16, 2011.
On Jan 12, 2010 my wife had eye surgery, and at that time we paid what we believed to be the correct deductibles under our policy. Over and done!
However, we have now received a bill for an additional $1400 that we must pay out-of-pocket, since the new "spending account" plan we were forced into does not have any funds.
I did not do anything wrong and I believe that I should not have to pay for charges resulting from the actions of my employer, especially when they failed to inform us beforehand that our plan would be changing.
Aren't companies required by law to take responsibility for situations like this? Why should I now have to pay extra due to my company's decision and failure to inform me?
When I asked about this to HR, I was told, "The company is NOT going to pay your medical bill!", and that if I pursued things further that I would "only make enemies in the company." Almost as if they know it's not right and are making threats?
I will not stand by and allow them to do something illegal! What can I do about this situation?
ThanksWhat is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?