Thursday, July 1, 2010

Is it illegal to kick a dependent child off of a parent's health insurance in the state of Washington


Is it illegal to kick a dependent child off of a parent's health insurance in the state of Washington?
I am trying to find this information for my girlfriend; she's currently a student, so she's still a dependent. I'm almost positive that this can't be done, but I don't know where to find information that explicitly states this. Any help would be much appreciated.
Law & Ethics - 7 Answers
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1 :
What is her age? Being a student has no bearing if she is over a certain age.
2 :
How old is your girlfriend? is she a full time student? Did the insurance require proof of certification to cover her on the plan? Was that proof of certification sent to the insurance company? Can they drop her? Yes. If they do not have any evidence that she is eligible to be covered, they can drop her. It's up to her parents to provide that proof.
3 :
1. She needs to be enrolled Full Time (3 classes or more) to be eligible to remain on her parents health insurance. 2. She needs to be under the age of 23, even though she's a student, age 23 terminates all parental insurance. She may be eligible for COBRA benefits if they've been terminated within the last 60 days. The last 2 answers are taking extremes and making them seem common. Disregard both of the last 2 answers, 99% chance they don't apply to you.
4 :
If you are over 18, being a student has nothing to do with it. Continuous insurance coverage for full time students is an option, not a right. After 18, you are no longer a dependent unless you are handicapped, and it has been determined by the courts.
5 :
1. Being a student does not make you a dependent in the eyes of the law or taxes, even if your parents still support you 2. Many insurance companies will allow you to keep a child on while they are considered a full time student, but it is NOT a law, nor a requirement. 3. If she is under a court order, like if her parents split up, they are only required to keep medical coverage on her until child support ends, which is 18. Sorry, but being insured is not a legal right, it is a privilege that we pay for with rules attached.
6 :
Thank you for answer, try this: insurance.2arz.com
7 :
If she crossed 18,then she no longer cant be a dependent.





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