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CT HB05627

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/18/2019

Primary Sponsor

Insurance and Real Estate Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Extends dependent child coverage under individual health insurance policies until age twenty-six or until the child obtains coverage through their own employment, whichever occurs first.

  • Applies the same age twenty-six coverage extension to dental insurance coverage specifically included in individual health insurance policies.

  • Extends dependent child coverage under group health insurance policies until age twenty-six or until the child obtains coverage through their own employment, whichever occurs first.

  • Applies the same age twenty-six coverage extension to dental insurance coverage included in group health insurance policies.

  • Requires stepchildren and other dependent children to receive the same coverage basis as biological children under all applicable policies, effective January 1, 2020.

Legislative Description

An Act Extending The Period A Child, Stepchild Or Other Dependent Child May Retain Dental Insurance Coverage Under A Parent's Health Insurance Policy.

Last Action

Tabled for the Calendar, House

5/14/2019

Committee Referrals

Appropriations5/10/2019
Insurance and Real Estate1/18/2019

Full Bill Text

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