What to do about back pay of dental deductions if my husband’s employer forgot to make them?
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What to do about back pay of dental deductions if my husband’s employer forgot to make them?
My husband started his job 1 1/2 years ago and signed up for dental. The company he works for forgot to take out the payments and now they want him to pay the back amount even though he does not have a claim. Who is responsible to pay the back amount?
Asked on March 2, 2012 under Employment Labor Law, Washington
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If your husband had in fact been provided with dental coverage--even if he did not in fact use it--then he has to pay for it, as per the agreement in place when he signed up for it. If due to an error, he did not pay it at the time, the company may seek its payment now; from what you write, it would therefore seem that your husband is responsible for the back amount. Insurance is inherently a gamble--there's always the chance you'll pay for benefits you don't need, just as there's always a chance you'll receive far more in benefits than you paid. Whether or not you made use of your coverage has no bearing on the obligation to pay.
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