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An employer is required by federal law to provide FMLA benefits - 12 weeks of unpaid leave per year - to employees. If you have terminated your employment by retiring, you are no longer an employee, and you would continue your health insurance through COBRA.

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Q: If an employee is on approved FMLA and retires does the FMLA continue or do they fall under COBRA?
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