What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? NJ
I was wondering if my company is required to continue paying for my health insurance while I am on short term disability and/or NJFLA for my pregnancy. Everyone I have spoke to says that their company paid their health insurance while out except for any cost that I would normally pay, however my company says they just have to continue it at my expense. Is this correct?
I found this online:
The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993
MAINTENANCE OF HEALTH BENEFITS
A covered employer is required to maintain group health insurance coverage for an employee on FMLA leave whenever such insurance was provided before the leave was taken and on the same terms as if the employee had continued to work. If applicable, arrangements will need to be made for employees to pay their share of health insurance premiums while on leave. In some instances, the employer may recover premiums it paid to maintain health coverage for an employee who fails to return to work from FMLA leave.
I was wondering if my company is required to continue paying for my health insurance while I am on short term disability and/or NJFLA for my pregnancy. Everyone I have spoke to says that their company paid their health insurance while out except for any cost that I would normally pay, however my company says they just have to continue it at my expense. Is this correct?
I found this online:
The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993
MAINTENANCE OF HEALTH BENEFITS
A covered employer is required to maintain group health insurance coverage for an employee on FMLA leave whenever such insurance was provided before the leave was taken and on the same terms as if the employee had continued to work. If applicable, arrangements will need to be made for employees to pay their share of health insurance premiums while on leave. In some instances, the employer may recover premiums it paid to maintain health coverage for an employee who fails to return to work from FMLA leave.