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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 5Pt. 5Ch. 1Art. 5§ 22848 Employee Coverage Appeal Rights

§ 22848 Employee Coverage Appeal Rights

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§ 22848 Employee Coverage Appeal Rights

Key Takeaways

  • •If you're unhappy with how your work health insurance is handled, you can ask for a fair hearing.
  • •This applies to you and your family members covered by the insurance.
  • •The hearing will follow basic rules to make sure it's fair.

Example

Your boss says your kid can't be on your work health insurance, but you think they should be.

You can ask for a fair hearing to explain why your kid should be covered. The people in charge will listen to both sides and decide.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 22848 Employee Coverage Appeal Rights

An employee or annuitant who is dissatisfied with any action or failure to act in connection with his or her coverage or the coverage of his or her family members under this part shall have the right of appeal to the board and shall be accorded an opportunity for a fair hearing. The hearings shall be conducted, insofar as practicable, pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 11500) of Part 1 of Division 3. (Added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 69, Sec. 22. Effective June 24, 2004.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

employeeannuitantright of appealfair hearing

Related Statutes

  • § 22830 Employee Annuitant Health Enrollment
  • § 22843 Spousal Enrollment Restrictions
  • § 22770 Domestic Partner Eligibility
  • § 22800 Employee Health Plan Eligibility
  • § 22831 Annuitant Health Plan Enrollment

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 22848.
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