Mandatory offer to extend coverage for dependent children up to 26 years of age

24-A M.R.S. § 2742-B, under Chapter 33.

24-A M.R.S. § 2742-B

1. Dependent child; definition. As used in this section, "dependent child" means the child of a person covered under an individual health insurance policy.

A. [PL 2019, c. 5, Pt. A, §8 (RP).]

B. [PL 2019, c. 5, Pt. A, §8 (RP).]

C. [PL 2019, c. 5, Pt. A, §8 (RP).]

D. [PL 2007, c. 514, §3 (RP).]

2. Offer of coverage. Notwithstanding section 2703, subsection 3, an individual health insurance policy that offers coverage for a dependent child must offer such coverage, at the option of the policyholder, until the dependent child attains 26 years of age. If the dependent child has a disability, the policy must offer coverage in accordance with section 2742‑C.

3. Notice.