What happens when a dependent child turns 24 years of age?
A dependent child may be covered on your Parent Plus or Family plan up to the age of 24 (end of the month in which he/she turns 24) regardless of student status, and as long as the child meets the dependent requirements. Your dependent over age 24 will be automatically removed from your plan at the end of the month in which he/she turns 24. If removing your dependent from your plan will change your level of coverage, the system will automatically change your level to the following: • A Parent Plus plan will change to a Single plan. • A Family plan will change to a Couple plan. Your over age dependent child may continue on the Public Employee Health Insurance Program through COBRA. You should contact your agency’s health insurance coordinator to confirm eligibility.
