In the case of the death of an employee after an application has been filed for the enrollment of family members, but prior to the effective date of coverage, the family members are deemed to have been covered on the date of the death of the employee. If one of the family members becomes an annuitant, enrollment shall continue without discrimination as to premium rates or benefit coverage.
Cal. Gov. Code § 22837
Enrollment and Coverage
Known as the Public Employees’ Medical and Hospital Care Act
The act spans §§ 22750–22948 (165 sections).
Added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 69, Sec. 22
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