Is my employer required to notify me of any increases in health insurance costs prior to increases taking effect?

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Is my employer required to notify me of any increases in health insurance costs prior to increases taking effect?

If so, is there anything I can do to after rate increases have taken effect?

Asked on February 18, 2013 under Employment Labor Law, Illinois

Answers:

MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

Yes, your employer is required to inform you of such increases as should your insurance company. You can negotiate with the insurance company to see if your rate could be lowered for a certain amount of time due to lack of notice. If this method does not help and your employer is not willing to do the same, contact the state's labor department and insurance department and file consumer complaints for unfair and deceptive activity.


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