Proposed Law Would End Health Insurance ‘Birthday Rule’
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Started July 27, 2021
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For Charlie Kjelshus, "the birthday rule" meant that dad Mikkel's plan ― with a high deductible and coinsurance obligation ― was deemed her primary coverage after her NICU stay as a newborn. Mom Kayla's more generous plan was considered secondary coverage. This left her parents with a huge bill.