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Information about all aspects of finances affected by a serious health condition. Includes income sources such as work, investments, and private and government disability programs, and expenses such as medical bills, and how to deal with financial problems.
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  • Health Plans Issued Before September 23, 2010: Thanks to Health Reform 2010, if your health plan covers children,  you can most likely add or keep our children on your health insurance until he or she turns 26 yeras of age if the child doesn't have coverage on the job.
  • Health Plans Effective On Or After September 23, 2010: Thanks to Health Reform 2010, health plans cannot limit or deny benefits or deny coverage for a child younger than age 19 simply because the child has a pre-existing health condition. If your health plan covers children,  you can most likely add or keep your children on your health insurance until he or she turns 26 years of age if the child doesn't have other coverage.

Children's Health Insurance Program: CHIP: CHIP provides health insurance for targeted children under age 19, who do not qualify for Medicaid. For more information, click here


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