Middle East crisis puts 'citizen soldier' benefits rules in spotlight

By Allison Bell

News March 02, 2026 at 05:53 PM

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What You Need To Know

USERRA offers COBRA-like health benefits continuation rights but applies to employers of all sizes.
For military service for 30 or fewer days, the employee share of the premiums must stay the same.
The law protects access to retirement benefits for a period of active military duty lasting up to five years.

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