How Long Can I Carry My Child On My Health Insurance? 
The ACA will expand dependent coverage to individuals through their 26th birthday . Simply put until one reaches the age of 27 . They do not have to be listed as dependents in any other area to occupy this status on the health insurance policy , and may not be dependent on the individual for any reason -LRB- aside from the health insurance -RRB- . After the age of 27 individuals who require special consideration -LRB- mental/physical that prevents them from being able to live indepedently -RRB- will be the primary focus with regard to any further extention . 