The waiver requirement calls for “existing Creditable Coverage”. What does Creditable Coverage mean?
Creditable Coverage means coverage under any of the following: (a) a self-funded employer group health plan under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974; (b) group or individual health insurance coverage; (c) part A or part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act; (d) Title XIX of the Social Security Act, other than coverage consisting solely of benefits under section 1928; (e) Chapter 55 of Title 10, United States Code; (f) a medical care program of the Indian Health Service or of a tribal organization; (g) a state health benefits risk pool; (h) a health plan offered under chapter 89 of Title 5, United States Code; (i) a public health plan (as defined by federal regulations); (j) a health benefit plan under section 5(e) of the Peace Corps Act (22 U.S.C. § 2504(e) ); (k) the Health Insurance Program for Children established in Part 8 of Chapter 108A of the General Statutes, or any successor program. You are encouraged to check with your insurance company to find out if
