What is a requirement for an employee covered under a group health policy who is terminated for cause after six months?

Under Kansas law, when an employee is covered under a group health insurance policy and is terminated for cause after six months, they must be allowed to continue their group health coverage by paying the required premium. This right is often associated with provisions similar to COBRA (Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act), which provides certain employees the option to continue their existing health coverage for a limited time, even after employment ends, as long as the individual pays the applicable premiums.

This requirement is designed to protect employees from losing their access to health insurance coverage abruptly upon termination. It ensures that individuals can maintain coverage during a transitional period when they may be seeking new employment or adjusting to their new circumstances.

Options that suggest finding new insurance or automatic enrollment in individual coverage do not provide the same level of continuity as the ability to continue with the existing group plan. Additionally, the notion that individuals would lose all coverage immediately does not align with the protections typically granted under such circumstances; the law emphasizes maintaining coverage even in the event of termination. Hence, the correct answer highlights the significance of allowing continued group coverage under specific conditions.