Is this the proper place to ask about health care for an 18 year old?

[NotThisTime]

We have an 18 year old who is on our insurance but will not be a student after June. Our plan is very expensive as far as copays and out of pockets. Will our 18 year old have any other possible health care options when he graduates from high school? He is not planning to live with us after June.

[southernyankeebelle]

1. Go on the whitehouse website. I am sure they have that informaiton. However,

I think you can still keep your kid on your insurance until they are 26. Or maybe you can google the question.

[NotThisTime]

2. The problem is, our insurance is very expensive I'm hoping that he can find something less expensive

[southernyankeebelle]

4. I just googled Obamacare for children up to 26. Please go over there. There are places

you can get Obamacare insurance cheaper. Doesn't hurt to look.

[HappyMe]

3. I think it's 25, and they have to be

a student. You also have to provide proof that they are a student.

The Whitehouse website is a good idea. I would also check the state's web site.

[southernyankeebelle]

5. Another good idea.

[CBGLuthier]

6. HCR has changed the rules on that. Up to age 26, student or not, resident or not

can be on their parent's insurance.

Which can be translated to

WILL BE on their parent's insurance unless they get a good job before the penalty phase kicks in next year.