How long can my dependent child(ren) be on my health coverage?
Your child dependent(s) can remain on your medical and dental plans until the end of the month when s/he turns 19 years old. Full-time students enrolled with a minimum of 12 units at an accredited college or university can be carried until the child turns 24 years old. It is very important for you to provide student verification to the Department each quarter or semester. If verification is NOT received with in 30 days of enrollment, the dependent will be dropped from your health plan. At the time of loss of coverage, the child will be offered Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) coverage, which is a federally mandated provision of continuation of medical and dental care benefits. The maximum duration of this self-paid coverage is 36 months.
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