You could bring this miscommunication to the employer’s attention and request that they essentially bridge the gap for you until you become eligible for coverage under the group policy
I started a new job and was told that my health benefits would begin on day one. I have this in writing in an e-mail from HR. However, a few days into my new job, I was told that the HR person was incorrect and I need to wait for three months. Immediate benefits coverage was a major factor in choosing this role. What are my rights in this situation?You have the right to insist that the employer enroll you in the benefits plan immediately.
Most benefit plan providers will permit an employer to waive the waiting period for enrolling employees in the employer’s benefit plan. If the employer does not waive the waiting period and enroll you in the benefits plan immediately, they would be in breach of the employment contract. You would have the right to insist that they make you whole.
Employers have a duty of care to provide employees with accurate information about their benefit plans. Hopefully, the employer realizes they are responsible for remedying the mistake made by the HR representative and the employment relationship can continue smoothly.Health and dental benefits are certainly an important factor in one’s decision-making when it comes to which job is right for them.
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