HB 479 – Extended Group Coverage/Employee Deceased

HB 479 – Extended Group Coverage/Employee Deceased

Primary House Sponsors: Rep. Cynthia Ball (D-Wake); Rep. Amber Baker (D-Forsyth); Rep. Dean Autry (D-Mecklenburg)

Summary

This bill allows continuation of insurance under a group health insurance policy for 36 months after the date the employee’s/member’s insurance under the policy would have otherwise terminated due to the death of the covered employee.

Movement

Filed – 3/31/2021