This bill amends the eligibility criteria for coverage of children under the state retiree insurance plan by removing the requirement that young adult children, specifically those between the ages of 19 and 25, must be full-time students to qualify for coverage. The current law, as stated in RSA 21-I:30, IV, specifies that children in this age group are eligible for the insurance plan only if they are full-time students. The proposed change will allow these young adults to remain covered regardless of their student status, thereby broadening access to health insurance for this demographic.

The specific legal language being amended includes the deletion of the phrase "[if full-time students]" from the eligibility criteria. This change is intended to provide greater flexibility and support for young adults who may not be pursuing full-time education but still rely on their parent's insurance coverage. The bill is set to take effect 60 days after its passage, with an effective date of August 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 21-I:30
Version adopted by both bodies: 21-I:30
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION: 21-I:30