What are the new dependent eligibility rules that took effect October, 1, 2010?
Effective October 1, 2010, all OEBB health plans will allow children to be covered through age 25 no matter their marital, student, employment, residency or tax status. You can even enroll your adult dependent child if they are eligible to enroll in a group health plan through their employer*. The adult dependent child may have dual coverage through both parents and/or legal guardians. * This detail was clarified late in the Open Enrollment period; therefore, members have an additional opportunity to add dependents who were believed to be ineligible due to having coverage available through their employer. Submit the “Overage Dependent Child QSC Change Form” to your educational entity no later than October 29, 2010. Note: Coverage must be retroactively effective October 1, 2010 and retoractive premiums may apply.
