Your Rights Under COBRA
Employees who resign from employment or who are terminated (except in cases of misconduct) are able to continue to receive group health insurance benefits through their employers. Federal law requires that most employers continue to make COBRA benefits available, even in the case of involuntary termination for poor performance or inefficiency.
If your employer has not given you the proper notice or has terminated your coverage without notice, you may have legal remedies. At the Oliver Law Firm, based in Springhouse and serving the communities of Eastern Pennsylvania and the Philadelphia metro area, employment lawyer Ken Oliver represents clients who have been unlawfully deprived of their COBRA benefits. The firm will stand up for you and your right to continued health care after being discharged from your place of employment.
For more than 30 years, attorney Ken Oliver has helped clients find successful resolutions to a variety of employment law issues, including the loss or termination of post-employment COBRA insurance benefits. Contact the Oliver Law Firm for more information.
Understand Your Benefits After Job Loss or Other Life Event
COBRA benefits may also be available in the case of divorce, separation or any other time when an employee is faced with the sudden loss of health insurance benefits. Benefits for terminated employees are typically extended 18 months upon the date of termination, but in cases of divorce or separation, this coverage period is increased to 36 months.
Knowing your rights regarding your medical insurance coverage and health care under COBRA insurance is important, and an experienced lawyer can inform you of your rights and your options for legal action. Health insurance for employees and their families is an important part of keeping a healthy and financially strong workforce. Employers who attempt to save money by refusing or reducing COBRA benefits should be held accountable.
Contact the Oliver Law Firm
If you need to speak with an experienced employment lawyer about your medical, disability or heath care benefits, contact the Oliver Law Firm and learn more information about your rights. Attorney Oliver is a seasoned litigator who is not afraid to pursue employment law claims inside the courtroom. Call toll free at 877-531-6719 to arrange an initial consultation and speak with a lawyer about your story.
