Price v. State ex rel. State Employees Group Health, Dental & Life Insurance Board

ALMA WILSON, Justice:

The sole issue before this Court is whether appellee, who voluntarily terminated her employment with the State, is entitled to health insurance benefits under the extended benefits provision of the State Employees Group Insurance. We answer in the affirmative.

The facts are not in dispute. On May 17, 1982, appellee and her minor son [hereinafter Son] were insured with the State Employees Group Insurance when Son was hospitalized for accidental injuries to his pelvis and legs. As a result of the injuries, Son sustained major medical problems requiring extensive surgeries.…