Insurance Benefits

[jrb1863]

I live in New York City, New York. I gave notice on my previous job on 7/20/05 and my last day of work there was 7/29/05. I declined COBRA coverage since my new employer provides health insurance from day one.

I had an emergency room visit on 7/1/05. Yesterday I received a notice from the insurance company declining benefits. When I called to ask why I was told that coverage was terminated as of 6/30/05. If I had known that, I would have accepted the COBRA.

Do I have any recourse.

 

[cbg]

When you called your employer and asked them why your insurance coverage was cancelled June 30 when your employment didn't end until July 29, what did they say?

 

[jrb1863]

I had to leave a message for the benefits manager. She will be in on Tuesday.

 

[Beth3]

You need to talk to the benefits manager on Tuesday and see what she says.