2010 House Bill 6036

Mandate continuing insurance for adult former dependents

Introduced in the House

April 13, 2010

Introduced by Rep. Roy Schmidt (D-76)

To require a health insurance policy that covers dependent children to permit continuation of the coverage for the child until he or she reaches age 26, even if he or she is not considered a dependent. Also, to restrict a health insurance company’s ability to cancel coverage (“rescission”) because of inadequate information given by the insured on the initial application.

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy