by Jayne Zanglein, Western Carolina University
Summary
Texas law requires covered employers to provide eligible employees and dependents the option of continuing health care coverage under certain circumstances. This guide helps HR professionals understand requirements related to continued health care coverage.
In this guide, learn about:
- Health care continuation
- Qualifying events
- Coverage period
- Notification requirements
- Health care conversion
- Future developments
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About the author
Jayne Zanglein
Author, Mediator, ERISA Expert, Educator
Jayne Zanglein is a prolific author and professor specializing in employee benefits law for over 30 years. Professor Zanglein has taught courses such as mediation, securities law, ERISA, transactional practice, business entities, and pre-trial litigation. Her book, ERISA Litigation, is published by Bloomberg/BNA and has since come out with multiple editions.
Professor Zanglein has an international reputation on pension plan investments and is recognized as a national expert on employee benefits issues. She is also a mediator specializing in agricultural, employment, civil litigation, and victim offender, and has been appointed as an expert witness in employee benefit cases.