Also, as long as someone has not dropped their coverage for more than 63 days, they cannot be charged more for their premiums that a healthy person. Another very important part of this plan applies to disabled children who are aging-out of their parents insurance policy. They too will be able to get their own policy as long as they can show they have been continuously insured for a minimum of 12 months for a group plan or 18 months if they purchase an individual policy. A person who loses insurance through divorce will fall under the same rules as those who lose insurance because of a job change. Previous Page News Home SNAP, pursuant to its advocacy role, may make available information on its web site and through other means, articles and information produced by other individuals and organizations.
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