Permanent Disability of Dependent Child

Arranging the financial, custodial, and medical care for a disabled dependent is a difficult planning challenge. There are certain issues that may affect your dependent's eligibility for continued Health Fund benefits. This information has been provided to assist you in maximizing any benefits that may be available to your disabled dependent under Health Fund.

Forms:

• Health Fund Attending Physician Form

• Disability Application

Additional Information:

Health BenefitTabs™

• Extended Coverage/COBRA

Benefit Plan Checklist

Older dependent children who are physically or mentally disabled may be considered dependents if they become disabled before turning age 19 (or 23 if a full-time student), if they were covered as dependents at the time they became disabled, and you are eligible for benefits. Once your child reaches the age of 19, you must provide the Health Fund with a completed Disability Application and Attending Physician's Statement and provide evidence of the ongoing permanent disability. This evidence may be required annually thereafter by the Health Fund.