Section 200.430  Continuation of Health Benefits

a)         If an employee takes earned or accrued paid leave under the Act, then the employer shall continue to provide any health plan coverage for the employee and the employee's family that the employee already had during the duration of the paid leave time. [820 ILCS 192/15]

b)         The continuation of any group health plan coverage shall not be at a level or at conditions less than if the employee had not taken or used paid leave under the Act. [820 ILCS 192/15]

c)         If the employee is required to pay a premium for the health plan while taking or using paid leave time, then before the use of paid leave the employer shall notify the employee in writing that the employee is still responsible for continued payment. [820 ILCS 192/15]