Dependent coverage
Requires health plans to provide dependent coverage for adult children up to age 26 for all individual and group policies.
Federal Documents
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HHS Fact Sheet: Young Adults and the Affordable Care Act
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An HHS FAQ on the dependent coverage provision of the health reform law
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HHS FAQ: Young Adults and the Affordable Care Act
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An HHS FAQ on the dependent coverage provision of the health reform law
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Regulations on dependent coverage
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Interim final regulations implementing the PPACA requirements regarding dependent coverage of people under 26
Arkansas Documents
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ACHI Brief: Health Insurance Coverage for Young Adults
An Arkansas Center for Health Improvement brief explaining the new provision for young adults.