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

What happens to my Health Insurance while I am on suspension from my employer without pay?

I am not earning any pay so what happens after there is no longer the availability for a deduction from my pay check for the family plan I am enrolled in the BlueCross BlueShield Health Insurance plans year Jan. 01, 2008 through Dec 31, 2008?

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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.
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