CA employment law, can an employer suspend health insurance benefits while employee is on suspension

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To answer thsi question, you should consult your the rules of your health plan. It should address this question directly. Many health plans say that after x number of days without pay, the health and dental benefits will be discontinued unless the employee pays the full premium for such benefits.