It’s fairly common for employers to continue benefits for employees out on leaves of absence. But what happens after protected leaves such as FMLA and USERRA end, or if the leave is not protected by law, and coverage continues? This post discusses a recent case where the carrier was able to back out of coverage because the plan terms simply did not support coverage during the leave, creating significant exposure for the employer.
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