Can an employer require an employee to purchase group health benefits even if the employee has coverage through their spouse?
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Can an employer require an employee to purchase group health benefits even if the employee has coverage through their spouse?
Asked on November 17, 2012 under Employment Labor Law, California
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Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Under the laws of all states in this country one's employer cannot force his or her employee to purchase group insurance if the employee does not wish to do so. If such is the matter before you, you need to discuss such with your employer stating you are under no obligation to make any such purchase of insurance.
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