If HealthSelect coverage ends and you, or a covered dependent, are totally disabled at the time, treatment of the condition causing the disability will be covered for up to 90 days after HealthSelect ends. This extension will not apply if HealthSelect is administered by another carrier chosen by the ERS, and if those benefits are equivalent to or greater than the current HealthSelect carrier. The act provides continuation medical coverage for employees and covered dependents who lose their group medical coverage. All covered individuals may continue for up to 29 months or until Medicare entitlement begins, whichever comes first. Dependent children who turn age 25 or marry, and other than natural children who move out of the household, also may receive 36 months.
UGIP coverage ceases when the child marries.
When your group coverage ends, you or your covered dependents have 60 days to elect continuation coverage. You, your spouse, or dependent child must notify your benefits coordinator if you are an employee, or the ERS if you are a retiree, within 60 days of a divorce, or when a child no longer qualifies for dependent coverage. Loss of benefits due to fraud Improper use of the Prescription Drug Program, your HealthSelect ID card or filing a fraudulent claim will result in higher costs for everyone. Therefore, the HealthSelect Master Benefit Plan Document sets forth penalties for fraudulent behavior. You and your family could have coverage under other group medical plans, in addition to your HealthSelect coverage.