If I’m under 24 and I get married am I still eligible to be covered by my mother’s health insurance?

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If I’m under 24 and I get married am I still eligible to be covered by my mother’s health insurance?

I am 19 years old  and I’m considering getting married. I’m currently covered by my mother’s health insurance through her work and my potential spouse’s insurance isn’t as good. If I were to get married, would state law permit me to continue to be covered by my mother’s health insurance policy?

Asked on November 1, 2011 under Insurance Law, Michigan

Answers:

M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 12 years ago | Contributor

Congratulations on your upcoming marriage!  Here is what the US Department of Health and Human Services Website says: 
"The Affordable Care Act requires plans and issuers that offer dependent coverage to make the coverage available until a child reaches the age of 26. Both married and unmarried children qualify for this coverage. This rule applies to all plans in the individual market and to new employer plans. It also applies to existing employer plans unless the adult child has another offer of employer-based coverage (such as through his or her job). Beginning in 2014, children up to age 26 can stay on their parent's employer plan even if they have another offer of coverage through an employer."
Now, I would double check with the terms and conditions under your Mom's policy too and call your state Department of Insurance to be sure.  Sometimes if there is "other isurance" available companies do funny things.  Good luck.

 

 


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