2009 - Medical Insurance Relatives Covered

County of Los Angeles
Department of Consumer Affairs
New Consumer Laws 2009

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MEDICAL INSURANCE – RELATIVES KEEP COVERAGE

AB 2569, Health & Safety Code 1389.7, Insurance Code 10119.2

Health care plans can cancel the policies of applicants who lie on their applications about preexisting health conditions. If a policy is canceled, the health care plans usually also cancels coverage for the relatives (children, spouse, other qualifying persons) of the applicant.

This law prohibits health care plans from canceling coverage for relatives of the applicant if the relatives are not accused of lying on the application. Under this law, the relatives of the applicant are entitled to coverage without new medical underwriting, exclusions or higher rates, and without a new date for excluding preexisting conditions. The bill requires the health care provider to notify the relatives of their rights to continue coverage.

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