[su_box title=”Keep in mind…” style=”default”] Teens are the healthiest age group but they still need health insurance and medical care Teens who are away at school can use low-cost student health insurance plans Public health insurance programs like Medicaid and CHIP can help eligible teens and their families The Health Read more…
[su_box title=”Keep in mind…” style=”default”] Under the Affordable Care Act guidelines, your child can stay on your health insurance plan until they reach the age of 26 They are eligible to stay on your plan even if they are married or have a full-time job that offers insurance When your Read more…
[su_box title=”Keep in mind…” style=”default”] It may be possible to add a girlfriend or boyfriend to your insurance policy Each state recognizes domestic partnerships differently Self-Funded Employer Health Insurance Policies may have different rules Speak with the Plan Administrator for specifics about your policy [/su_box] For a dependent to be Read more…
[su_box title=”Keep in mind…” style=”default”] No one can be added to an individual health insurance policy Insurers are generally referring to natural born children, adopted children, stepchildren, foster children, and others under guardianship when discussing dependent coverage Insurance companies refer to the legal spouse as the person to whom you Read more…
[su_box title=”Keep in mind…” style=”default”] Nearly all health insurance policies allow you to add your wife to your coverage Your monthly premiums will likely go up, but how much they go up will vary You will need to do paperwork and possibly wait for a while before your wife’s coverage Read more…
[su_box title=”Keep in mind…” style=”default”] Under the Affordable Care Act, you can stay on your parent’s plan until you turn 26 in most cases If you are on your parent’s employer-based plan, it will typically end as soon as you turn 26 If you are on your parent’s marketplace plan, Read more…
[su_box title=”Keep in mind…” style=”default”] Dependents can be children of the policyholder, spouses, and other qualifying family members Dependents receive coverage from the policyholder Dependents that are adult children can stay on their parents’ plans until the age of 26 [/su_box] The precise definition of a dependent, as it relates to Read more…
