Employees who are laid off lose eligibility for their current health, dental, and vision coverage the first of the month following the layoff date. For example, since benefits are paid a month in advance, most employees laid off effective September 30, 2014, would lose benefits effective November 1, 2014. However, employees and their dependents currently enrolled in health, dental, or vision benefits prior to layoff will be eligible to continue their benefits for up to 18 months through COBRA coverage.
Employees should contact their local personnel office or benefits specialist to discuss the impact to their benefit options.
