Kaiser Permanente has made some important decisions regarding the implementation of the provision of the new health care reform law, which calls for an extension of coverage for dependents’ children up to age 26.
The Obama Administration has requested that major health insurance plans consider implementing the requirement early to avoid having graduating students and others lose their health care coverage. In response to President Obama’s request, Kaiser Permanente is implementing continuity of enrollment for dependents up to age 26 in advance of the law’s September 23, 2010, effective date.
This decision was effective May 1, 2010 for Individual and Family Plan members. It allows dependents to remain on their parents’ health insurance plans until the dependents turn 26, regardless of their student status. Kaiser Permanente will be sending a letter to members scheduled to age-off of their family coverage. The Letter reads as follows:
“Good news! As a result of our preparations for the 2010 federal health care reform initiative, dependents who are currently members or who aged off your account on or after May 1 are now eligible to remain on your family account until they turn 26. Upon reaching 26, your dependent will need to enroll as a subscriber on his or her own account.
If you recently received a letter from us advising you that your dependent was aging off your account on or after May 1, please disregard that letter.
Thank you for your membership in Kaiser Permanente. We are committed to providing you and your family with high-quality care and service. If you need additional information, please contact our Member Service Call Center at 1-800-464-4000 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday and Sunday.”
Kaiser Permanente will continue to implement other key provisions in accordance with the schedule for health care reform outlined by Congress.
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