§ 27-18.7-4. Transition to extended medical benefits.
Once an employee on extended medical leave has remained on a group hospital, surgical, or medical insurance plan for eighteen (18) months and is no longer eligible to participate in that plan, the employee shall be eligible for extended medical benefits under chapter 19.1 of title 27 as if the employee were involuntarily terminated from employment the day he or she is no longer eligible to participate in the plan as an employee on extended medical leave.
History of Section.P.L. 2010, ch. 180, § 1; P.L. 2010, ch. 187, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 27-18.7 - Extended Medical Leave
Section 27-18.7-1. - Medical benefits for employees on extended medical leave.
Section 27-18.7-2. - Costs of the plan.
Section 27-18.7-3. - Eligibility for medical benefits while on extended medical leave.
Section 27-18.7-4. - Transition to extended medical benefits.