56-7-3009 - Change of, or loss of, employment. [Effective until June 30, 2010. See the Compiler's Notes.] - Tennessee Statutes

56-7-3009. Change of, or loss of, employment. [Effective until June 30, 2010. See the Compiler's Notes.]

(a)  Contractors shall permit enrollees to remain enrolled in a plan following a change in employment or loss of employment; provided, that:

     (1)  The enrollee continues to meet the eligibility criteria specified in § 56-7-3005, with the exception of employment criteria;

     (2)  The enrollee continues to contribute the required premium amounts pursuant to § 56-7-3013; and

     (3)  If the enrollee is employed but not by a contributing employer, the enrollee contributes the premium amount specified pursuant to § 56-7-3013(a)(4).

(b)  The department may specify the length of time and other conditions under which an enrollee who is unemployed may remain enrolled in a plan pursuant to subsection (a).

[Acts 2006, ch. 867, §§ 5, 14(a).]