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I’m about to turn 19 and I’m covered under my parent’s health plan as a dependent. How long can I stay covered as a dependent?

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ANSWER

Health plans that offer dependent coverage must cover dependents up to their 26th birthday. Some states may have a higher age threshold. (45 C.F.R. § 147.120).

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I’m about to turn 19 and I’m covered under my parent’s health plan as a dependent. How long can I stay covered as a dependent?

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