Can a former employer terminate your insurance without first informing you?

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Can a former employer terminate your insurance without first informing you?

I recently quit my job and took a new job. Within a week of quitting, I had a medical emergency and found out that my last job had terminated my insurance without letting me know, leaving me with no coverage. Is this legal?

Asked on May 15, 2013 under Employment Labor Law, Arkansas

Answers:

Tricia Dwyer / Tricia Dwyer Esq & Associates PLLC

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

Hello. State law governs many matters involving employer-provided health coverage. I would need to know more details in order to provide specific legal advice. Assuming the sum of money involved is more than a nominal amount, I urge you to seek attorney counsel. 

Some attorneys, myself included, will confer for free, at no charge. Then, if legal work is performed, some attorneys, myself included, will provide a reduced fee for need. All the best


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