What is the name of your state?new jersey. On May 25, 2005 i was told that I was part of a layoff. The separation letter said that it was a business reduction. About 12 other people were also given notice at this time. We were from all different positions. I was in outside sales. I accepted a one month severence which extended my health insurance until the end of June.
My problem starts with the letter I received along with the COBRA benefit information. It states that if I left on sick leave or lay off I would be responsible for paying the amount we usually contribute approx. $90.00
bi-weekly for 3 months. After that a regular family payment of Cobra would be approx $1200/mo. The issue here is the company said that i was not laid off and that I was not entitled to the initial 3 months reduction of insurance benefits as stated in their letter. When I asked them to define the difference they said a person who is laid off is coming back. I think they are pulling my leg!
My problem starts with the letter I received along with the COBRA benefit information. It states that if I left on sick leave or lay off I would be responsible for paying the amount we usually contribute approx. $90.00
bi-weekly for 3 months. After that a regular family payment of Cobra would be approx $1200/mo. The issue here is the company said that i was not laid off and that I was not entitled to the initial 3 months reduction of insurance benefits as stated in their letter. When I asked them to define the difference they said a person who is laid off is coming back. I think they are pulling my leg!