When will I get kicked off my parents' plan?
If you have recently graduated from high school or college and are on your way into the workforce, you've got a lot of important decisions to make — including figuring out your health benefits options — to keep you feeling and looking your best. allaboutthebenefits.com gives you the information you need to make better health benefits choices.
Typically, you're only covered under your parents' plan until age 19. However, if you can show proof that you are a full-time student, you may be covered until you're 23 (depending on your parents' plan, you could be covered longer). Even if you are not a full-time student, a few states allow you to stay on your parents' plan for a longer time. Click here for a list of states that have recently passed or are considering laws that require insurance providers to extend coverage for adult dependents. Don't despair if your parents can't help you on this one — there are other health benefits options for you. Visit the Temporary Health Insurance section in the Health Benefits Essentials for options.
