[AnotherUnixGeek]

One is straightforward enough — children up to the age of 26 being allowed to stay on their parents’ plan.

This must be the new millenial definition of "children" - 26 is close to middle-age.

[southernindymom]

True but if your kid is in grad school or MBA program, they need the coverage.

[EDINVA]

I think it’s up to age 26 only if the “child” is still in school, basically a dependent. A “child” completing college, a Masters and initial work on a doctorate would be 26. If they go right from H.S. or undergrad to the workforce, they should no longer be on the parent’s plan.