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no, no employer can force you to sign up for medical benefits. If you are covered by a spouse, for example, there may be no need for you to sign up for your company's insurance program.
It may be required for you to sign a waiver stating you are refusing the insurance offered by your employer. This is usually accompanied by a statement stating that you are fully insurable within your first 30 days of employment. If you choose to participate in the insurance program after your inital 30 day employment period, you may be subject to a physical and / or other medical tests.
Actually the previous answer that somebody gave is incorrect. If the employer is paying 100% of the premium cost they not only can force you to be on the plan, but they must. Under federal law they would be discriminating against you if they did not. You cannot waive off the policy. However, if you are paying ANY portion of the premium, you have the right to waive off the policy.
Actually, it's worse. Both of the previous answers are wrong, according to the Department of Labor. Their representative states that there is no law that bars a company from making its employees accept the health coverage options it offers-- even if the employer pays none of the premium. I repeatedly ask for a law that speaks to this question, and they repeatedly said there is no law. They related it to practices like companies requiring that employees have (and pay for) uniforms. They can make this a requirement of employment.
So Yes, an employer can force its employees to accept the health coverage and pay out of pocket. They may offer waivers, but they are not required to by law.
What else can I help you with?
What if employer offer one employee insurance and not all?
Under the new health care act, all employers are required to offer health insurance to their full time employees. If the employees are not full time and do not qualify to be covered under their employer's policy, they must seek another form of insurance.
If your employer does not offer you health insurance benefits can they make you sign a waiver of insurance?
no
Can an employer pay health insurance for you?
Yes the employer can pay the health insurance but is not required to by law. He is encouraged to for bettering the employees benefits.
Is an employer required to continue paying health insurance benefits if an employee is short term disabled in New York?
No. They are required to continue to offer coverage, but they are not required to continue paying for it. You would be responsible for the full premiums.
Does an employer have to offer health insurance to part time employees?
no
Do part time jobs offer insurance?
Some part time employers do offer insurance benefits,it is up to the individual employer.
Can a California employer offer health insurance to some and not others?
Yes.
Does your employer have to keep you on the medical insurance policy after you quit?
When your employment is terminated for any reason, the employer is not liable to keep you on the insurance.However, they should offer you Cobra Insurance-you pay the total cost of the insurance. Most people decline this offer due to the expense.
How long does a persons previous employer have to offer cobra insurance?
Eighteen months.
Can your employer cancel your group life insurance?
Yes. There is no legal obligation for your employer to offer health insurance unless you have a labor agreement through your labor union that requires it.
Does my employer offer pet insurance as a benefit for employees?
To find out if your employer offers pet insurance as a benefit, check with your HR department or review your employee benefits package.
What if GAP insurance was not offered Can I sue the dealership?
No the dealership can not be sued if they did not offer GAP insurance. The dealership is not required to offer GAP insurance.
