Q: Can I stop paying health insurance for an employee who has been off 15 months.workmans comp
He said he injured himself on the job. I believe he fabricated the injury.
A: The Illinois Workers' Compensation Act does not re
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The Illinois Workers' Compensation Act does not require you to continue paying for the health insurance of this person. I don't know whether you have a contract with him or other employees requiring it, not do I know whether you have an employee handbook or employee manual that says you'll provide it (bear in mind that if it is not draft well and employee handbook or manual can create a contractual relationship between you and your employees).
If you have evidencet he fabricated the injury you should let your workers' comp insurer know ASAP.
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