AB 2618 is expected to streamline the process by which employers communicate necessary information to health care providers and insurers following employee terminations. Specifically, the bill retains the existing stipulations that information must be submitted within 14 days of notification and continue monthly for terminated employees. The technical adjustments made by AB 2618 may help reduce ambiguity and ensure timely communication, thereby supporting the regulatory framework that protects employees’ health care rights post-termination.
Summary
Assembly Bill 2618, introduced by Assembly Member Chen, aims to amend Section 24100 of the Health and Safety Code, focusing on health care-related obligations for employers. The existing law requires employers to provide specific information about employees who have been terminated and who were part of employer-offered health care plans. This bill proposes a technical, nonsubstantive change to the existing requirements, striving for improved clarity and efficiency in the regulatory process regarding employee health care information dissemination.
Contention
While AB 2618 appears noncontroversial, any changes to health care law can evoke discussions about the implications for employer responsibilities and employee rights. The technical amendments proposed will likely raise questions among stakeholders regarding how these changes will affect current processes. However, no major contention points were noted in the current discussions surrounding the bill, indicating a consensus on the necessity of ensuring accurate information flow between employers and health care entities.