Dependent Benefit Extension
23
2010
As you are aware, the current State of Missouri dependent age limit for health care benefits is 25 (large groups of 100+ are allowed to customize their plan with regard to age limit). Under the new Federal Heath Care Reform bill the age limit for dependents will be extended to age 26 but doesn’t take effect until September 23, 2010.
Anthem has just announced they have a new initiative that will help those dependent members facing a coverage gap during the months before the Federal provision is implemented. Beginning June 1, 2010 Anthem will continue to provide health benefits to those dependents that would otherwise lose coverage because of their age, student status or other factors during the gap period between June 1, 2010 and September 23, 2010. Attached is a Q&A document provided by Anthem with information that will hopefully address your questions regarding this new initiative.
