by Joram » Tue Jan 21, 2014 4:29 am
This is an unfortunate situation It looks like the "boss" erred in keeping the employee on dental insurance. But, it was the employee?s responsibility to raise a red flag sooner with HR. At this point, I think the company removes the employee from dental insurance--assuming he still doesn?t want it--and the employee eats it. However, in the interest of employer-employee relations, I think some verbal TLC is in order to try to smooth out any ruffled feathers. I don?t know what the total amount of money at issue is; but, I doubt it is very much. If this is a top worker, the company may wish to cover the misunderstanding quietly. If not, it could be shared 50/50; but, it doesn?t need to be. You should have HR check this out for you, but the employee may be able to defray some of his dental costs over the past 1.5 years by filing retroactive claims. Please check first with the carrier to be sure they would accept a claim over a year old. You don?t want to raise expectations if it is not possible. curious7777777 51 months ago Please sign in to give a compliment. Please verify your account to give a compliment. Please sign in to send a message. Please verify your account to send a message.