This measure changes the Public Health Service Act to expand dependent coverage for adult children. It replaces the age "26" with "31" in section 2714(a), which sets the required age limit for dependent coverage. The change takes effect for plan years beginning after December 31, 2026.
If you are covered as a dependent on a plan that must follow section 2714(a), you could stay on that plan until your 31st birthday instead of your 26th. The new rule applies to plan years that start after December 31, 2026.
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The sponsors introduced the measure to expand coverage for adult children by raising the maximum dependent age from 26 to 31. The bill was introduced in the House on September 3, 2026, and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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