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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 5Pt. 5Ch. 1Art. 4§ 22809 Military Leave Health Coverage

§ 22809 Military Leave Health Coverage

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§ 22809 Military Leave Health Coverage

Key Takeaways

  • •If you work for a company and join the military, you can keep your health insurance for up to a year.
  • •Your family can also stay on the same health plan while you're away for military duty.
  • •This only works if your company gives you a leave of absence for military service.

Example

John works at a company and gets called for military duty. He asks his boss for time off to serve.

John and his family can keep their health insurance from his job for up to a year while he's in the military.

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

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§ 22809 Military Leave Health Coverage

An employee of a contracting agency and his or her family members may continue enrollment in a health benefit plan under this part if the employee is granted a leave of absence by the contracting agency for military duty. The coverage may continue for up to one year. (Added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 69, Sec. 22. Effective June 24, 2004.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

contracting agencyhealth benefit planleave of absencemilitary duty

Related Statutes

  • § 22808 Health Coverage During Leave
  • § 22805 Employee Health Plan Continuation
  • § 22806 Intermittent Employee Health Benefits
  • § 22807 Part-Time Employee Coverage Rules
  • § 22807.5 Part-Time Faculty Employment Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 22809.
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