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Diana DeGette: “Yes, but it didn't say that individuals up to the age of 26--maybe that this a good question for you, Mr. Rothstein. It…”

On the recordJanuary 14, 2013
Yes, but it didn't say that individuals up to the age of 26--maybe that this a good question for you, Mr. Rothstein. It didn't say individuals up to an age of 26 were still considered legally dependents of their parents because they are getting health insurance.
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Diana DeGette
Democratic · Colorado

Editor's note · Context

DeGette clarifies that the Affordable Care Act does not define dependents based on insurance coverage.

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