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If your dependent is turning age 26 and is a Massachusetts resident, he/she may purchase health insurance from the Health Connector (1.877.623.6765). If he/she lives out of state, contact the Health Insurance Marketplace for coverage information in that state.
You are under 26 (there is no age limit if you're disabled and it is Massachusetts insurance). MassHealth: Low to no-cost health coverage. Health Connector: Help paying for private insurance through the Massachusetts Health Connector. Job-based insurance: If you have a full or part-time job.
Changes include increased protection for those with pre-existing conditions, heightened penalties for certain employers who don't provide insurance, additional availability of insurance for children up to age 26, closure of the Medicare "donut hole" for prescription drug coverage, and more.
In accordance with M.G.L. c. 15A, § 18, Massachusetts Independent and Public Institutions of Higher Education must ensure that all Students participate in a Student Health Insurance Program or in a plan of comparable coverage. Download a PDF copy of the regulation below.
23 maj 2024 · Most young adults lose coverage from their parent's health insurance plans soon after they turn 26. This cutoff is because of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), which only requires health insurance companies to cover a dependent on a parent’s plan until they turn 26.
11 cze 2020 · Fortunately, there is a 120-day special enrollment window in which to purchase a new health insurance policy: 60 days before your 26th birthday and 60 days after. While you can wait until after your 26th birthday to apply, it’s best to begin researching and comparing plans as early as possible.
If you're under 30, the Health Insurance Marketplace® provides you with several options that put you in control of your coverage and care. Learn about options for providing Marketplace health coverage for children and young adults under 26.