Coventry: Health Care Reform Important Information

06/04/2010

The new health reform law, also known as the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), will make big changes to how millions of U.S. residents receive their health benefits.  One change that has received a lot of attention is a new requirement for health insurers and group health plans to allow dependents under age 26 to remain on their parents' health plans. Under the PPACA, this new requirement takes effect for plan years that start on or after September 23, 2010.

On April 23, well in advance of the new health reform requirements, Coventry adopted the new age 26 PPACA requirement for existing dependents on fully insured group and individual plans.  This proactive decision is good for the community and well in advance of the required timetable.  This decision allows recent college graduates and other young adult members to avoid a gap in coverage even before the new reform requirements take effect in September.

To learn more about these changes, review Coventry's Frequently Asked Questions.