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

24-A M.R.S. § 2833-B, under Chapter 35.

24-A M.R.S. § 2833-B

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

A. [PL 2019, c. 5, Pt. A, §13 (RP).]

B. [PL 2019, c. 5, Pt. A, §13 (RP).]

C. [PL 2019, c. 5, Pt. A, §13 (RP).]

D. [PL 2007, c. 514, §8 (RP).]

2. Offer of coverage. Notwithstanding section 2822, a group health insurance policy that offers coverage for a dependent child must offer such coverage, at the option of the parent, 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 2833‑C.

3. Notice.