Paying premiums while on Unpaid Leave

Hi people, I will be taking 8 weeks of unpaid leave this summer. HR is asking me to sign an agreement stating “employee agrees to pay full medical coverage for the duration of unpaid leave period”. It proceeds to include the amount owed, which is more than what I have calculated. The agreement also states “we cannot guarantee the security of your position if the company is sold during your leave. In the event of a sale, there may be changes to staffing, and unfortunately we cannot predict how this may impact your role.”

Currently, I pay 35% of my health insurance premium while the company picks up the rest. So my main questions are, am I responsible for paying my share PLUS the company’s share of the premium? Also since my employment is effectively in limbo and not guaranteed, if I am terminated while away, is the company responsible for reimbursing me for the premiums paid at the time of termination?

Thanks! Other info: the company is small, almost sold a few months ago and HR is often reactive instead of proactive.

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