§ 27-19-5.1. Cancellation of coverage by employers.
No employer shall cancel any contract of insurance provided for the benefit of his or her employee as provided for in this chapter without first allowing the employee the opportunity to continue the contract of insurance, with the employee paying an amount not to exceed the total contribution required of the employer and employee for the continuation of the protection while the employee is disabled and receiving benefits pursuant to the provision of the Workers’ Compensation Act, chapters 29 — 38 of title 28.
History of Section.
P.L. 1971, ch. 228, § 1.