Dependent Children Up to Age 26 and No Lifetime Limits added to the Railroad Employees National Health and Welfare Plan – Effective January 1, 2011

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act signed into law by President Obama required the Railroad Employees National Health and Welfare plan to be amended to include coverage for dependent children up to age 26 and to remove the lifetime limits of coverage.

The previous November 3rd deadline to register adult dependent children has been extended until December 31, 2010.

Click here to read the full release from TCU President Bob Scardelletti.