What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? California
Hello, I work for a large corporation. This week, all employees received notification that we must complete a health assessment by Oct. 31, "or we will not be eligible to elect medical coverage for 2009". The assessment is to be completed online, through the insurance provider's website. The notification assured us that the site is secure, and that the employer will not see our health information.
Today, employees received another notification. The company has been challenged about the legality (by employees). The employer states that "According to the Dept. of Labor, employers may require individuals to complete a Health Assessment, provided the health information is not used to deny, restrict, delay eligibility or benefits". The employer states that "No information provided on the Health Assessment will be used to deny, restrict, delay eligibility or benefits in any way". The employer stands by the legality of their approach.
To me, they ARE denying benefits if we do not complete the Health Assessment. I just don't understand how this can be legal. Is it?
Thanks
Hello, I work for a large corporation. This week, all employees received notification that we must complete a health assessment by Oct. 31, "or we will not be eligible to elect medical coverage for 2009". The assessment is to be completed online, through the insurance provider's website. The notification assured us that the site is secure, and that the employer will not see our health information.
Today, employees received another notification. The company has been challenged about the legality (by employees). The employer states that "According to the Dept. of Labor, employers may require individuals to complete a Health Assessment, provided the health information is not used to deny, restrict, delay eligibility or benefits". The employer states that "No information provided on the Health Assessment will be used to deny, restrict, delay eligibility or benefits in any way". The employer stands by the legality of their approach.
To me, they ARE denying benefits if we do not complete the Health Assessment. I just don't understand how this can be legal. Is it?
Thanks