how is my health insurance covered if I am fired
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how is my health insurance covered if I am fired
I am on suspension while it is investigated. Could result in termination after 17 years with no infractions
Asked on June 20, 2018 under Employment Labor Law, Oregon
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
If you are terminated, your employer must offer you the chance to continue your health insurance at your own expense: that is, you would have to pay both the employee *and* employer portions of the premium yourself. That is what is known as "COBRA"--the right, under the law, for an employee to continue his/her health insurance for up to 18 months (year-and-a-half) after your employment ends. If your employer will not provide you the information you would need to do this, contact your state department of labor.
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