1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. "Dependent child" has the same meaning as in section 2742-B, subsection 1. [PL 2021, c. 520, §2 (NEW).] B. "Disability" means a physical, mental, intellectual or developmental disability that renders a person incapable of self-sustaining employment. [PL 2021, c. 520, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2021, c. 520, §2 (NEW).] 2. Offer of coverage. An individual health insurance policy that offers coverage for a dependent child must offer such coverage, at the option of the policyholder, for a dependent child with a disability, regardless of age. [PL 2021, c. 520, §2 (NEW).] 3. Proof of disability. A policyholder shall furnish proof of a dependent child's disability to the insurer within 31 days of the dependent child's attainment of the limiting age established in section 2742-B, subsection 2 and subsequently as may be required by the insurer, but the insurer may not require proof more frequently than annually after the 2-year period following the dependent child's attainment of the limiting age. [PL 2021, c. 520, §2 (NEW).]
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