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Protecting Parents After Parental Leave: No Health Premium Repayment

New rules protect parents who do not return to work after leave for childbirth. Employers cannot demand repayment of health insurance premiums paid if an employee chooses to stay home with a newborn. This aims to support families and ease decisions about childcare.
Key points
Employers cannot recover health care premiums if an employee doesn't return to work due to childbirth.
Employers must inform eligible employees about this new rule before they take leave for childbirth.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_1348
Sponsor: Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]
Process start date: 2025-04-08