How long is your medical insurance good for after termination
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How long is your medical insurance good for after termination
My medical insurance was terminated the
same day I was fired from a job in New
York state
Asked on August 28, 2018 under Employment Labor Law, New York
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
It can be terminated the day you are terminated: like pay, it is compensation you get for working; once you are no longer working, you are no longer entitled to compensation for working. However, you have the right to continue it at your own expense (that is, by paying the employer portion of the premium as well as the employee part; you must pay it all) under COBRA (a federal law) or similar state laws. You can make the election to do this retroactively for a reasonable time--generally, at least a month. Your employer should provide you information about how to elect coverage continuation if you want--if they haven't, ask them for it; also contact the insurer and ask for the information.
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