How do employees continue their health insurance coverage while on Family and Medical Leave?
A. Under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), eligible workers are entitled to up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave in a 12-month period for certain family and medical reasons. During the Family and Medical Leave, employees may continue health insurance and other benefits at the employee share of the premium (10% for individual and 25% for family). But, employees will be required to repay the employer share of the premium (90% for individual and 75% for family) if they terminate their employment following the FMLA leave period.
