Age Limit For Child On Parents Health Insurance. This raises several questions for parents. One of the most noteworthy changes that for plan or policy years that begin on or is after september 23 2010 a child may stay on the parents health insurance policy or hmo contract until age 26 even if the child is not financially dependent.
Aren t claimed as a tax dependent. If an adult child accepts a job with health benefits the parent s insurance plan is. This of course provided that the plan in questions covers children whether it is a job based plan or individual plan or if it is bought.
This provision applies to all insurance plans including fully insured and self funded plans.
If an adult child accepts a job with health benefits the parent s insurance plan is. Generally you can join a parent s plan and stay on until you turn 26 even if you. Parents may have to pay extra for their adult children. Aren t claimed as a tax dependent.