Aetna will work with customers to extend coverage to their medical plans’ currentdependents ahead of schedule. This means current dependents under the age of 26would not have to leave their plans when they would otherwise age out or are nolonger full-time students (including those who would have lost eligibilityeffective May 31, 2010).

Note:that this would not include reinstatement of dependents who previously aged outof their plan. It also does not affect dental, vision, standalone pharmacy orother benefits.

For individual medical plans

Aetna will continue coverage effective June 1, 2010 for dependents under age 26 currently covered on a parent’s medical plan. Aetna will not change the plan’s premium until renewal.

Regardless of whether a plan makes this change ahead of schedule, health care reform is bringing changes to all plans soon. On the next renewal date on or after September 23, 2010, all medical plans must cover all dependents up to age 26 (and older for plans in states that mandate coverage above age 26). This may include dependents who are not currently enrolled in the plan, in accordance with regulations.

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