Under the ACA, a group health plan that offers dependent coverage must make that coverage available to an enrolled employee's adult child until the child reaches age:

a.19
b.21
c.26
d.23

Explanation

The ACA requires plans offering dependent coverage to allow enrolled adult children to remain on a parent's plan until age 26, regardless of marital status, residency, financial dependence, or student status.

Law Reference: 42 U.S.C. §300gg-14 (ACA dependent coverage)

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