If dependents were enrolled and then dropped at age 23, can they re-enroll for coverage up to 26?
There are special enrollment provisions for children that either lost coverage or had been denied coverage because of their age but are now eligible for coverage under the adult child rules. Eligible dependents must be provided a written notice detailing their enrollment rights, as well as a 30-day special enrollment period during which they elect coverage. These must be provided no later than the first day of the plan year beginning on, or after September 23, 2010 (January 1, 2011, for calendar year plans). The effective date of this coverage will be the first day of the plan year in which the dependent is enrolling.
