An individual or group health care coverage, including any form of self-insurance, offered, issued or renewed under the Health Care Purchasing Act that offers coverage of an insured's dependent shall not terminate coverage of an unmarried dependent by reason of the dependent's age before the dependent's twenty-sixth birthday, regardless of whether the dependent is enrolled in an educational institution.
History: Laws 2003, ch. 391, § 7; 2005, ch. 41, § 3; 2021, ch. 108, § 30.
Cross references. — For age of dependents, see 59A-22-2 and 59A-22-34.2 NMSA 1978.
The 2021 amendment, effective July 1, 2021, after "before the dependent's", changed "twenty-fifth" to "twenty-sixth".
The 2005 amendment, effective July 1, 2005, provided that an individual or group health care coverage under the Health Care Purchasing Act shall not terminate coverage of unmarried dependents by reason of age before the twenty-fifth birthday.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Article 47 - Nonprofit Health Care Plans
Section 59A-47-1 - Short title.
Section 59A-47-2 - Purpose; exemptions.
Section 59A-47-3 - Definitions.
Section 59A-47-5 - Qualifications for health care plan authority.
Section 59A-47-6 - Preliminary permit for solicitations.
Section 59A-47-7 - Escrow of preliminary premiums.
Section 59A-47-8 - Certificate of authority required; application and conditions; exceptions.
Section 59A-47-9 - Issuance and denial of initial certificate of authority.
Section 59A-47-10 - Trust deposit.
Section 59A-47-11 - Expiration, continuance of certificate of authority.
Section 59A-47-12 - Suspension, revocation or refusal to continue certificate of authority.
Section 59A-47-13 - Service of process; superintendent as attorney.
Section 59A-47-14 - Annual statement.
Section 59A-47-17 - Examination.
Section 59A-47-18 - Investments.
Section 59A-47-19 - Limitation upon acquisition and administration expenses.
Section 59A-47-20 - Conflicts of interest as to certain transactions.
Section 59A-47-21 - Joint coverage, reinsurance.
Section 59A-47-22 - Transfer of subscribership.
Section 59A-47-23 - Subscriber contracts; coverage period.
Section 59A-47-24 - Subscriber contracts; requirements and provisions.
Section 59A-47-25 - Subscriber contracts; filing, approval.
Section 59A-47-26 - Premium rates; filing and approval.
Section 59A-47-27 - Coverage for newly born children, maternity transport, home health care.
Section 59A-47-27.1 - Coverage of circumcision for newborn males.
Section 59A-47-28 - Coverage for service of chiropractor.
Section 59A-47-28.1 - Coverage for service of certified nurse-midwives and registered lay midwives.
Section 59A-47-28.2 - Doctor of oriental medicine discrimination prohibited.
Section 59A-47-28.3 - Provider discrimination prohibited.
Section 59A-47-28.4 - Coverage for collaborative practice; dental therapists; dental hygienists.
Section 59A-47-29 - Settlement of disputes; appeal.
Section 59A-47-31 - Rehabilitation, liquidation or dissolution.
Section 59A-47-32 - Unauthorized contract or adjustment transactions; penalty.
Section 59A-47-33 - Other provisions applicable.
Section 59A-47-34 - Continuation of coverage and conversion rights; health care plans.
Section 59A-47-35 - Alcohol dependency coverage.
Section 59A-47-37 - Coverage of children. (Effective July 1, 2020.)
Section 59A-47-37.1 - Hearing aid coverage for children required.
Section 59A-47-38 - Coverage for medical diets for genetic inborn errors of metabolism.
Section 59A-47-39 - Employer utilization and loss experience availability.
Section 59A-47-40 - Maximum age of dependent.
Section 59A-47-41 - Coverage of alpha-fetoprotein IV screening test.
Section 59A-47-41.1 - Prior authorization for gynecological or obstetrical ultrasounds prohibited.
Section 59A-47-42 - Coverage of part-time employees.
Section 59A-47-43 - Coverage of colorectal cancer screening.
Section 59A-47-44 - General anesthesia and hospitalization for dental surgery.
Section 59A-47-45 - Coverage for autism spectrum disorder diagnosis and treatment.
Section 59A-47-45.2 - Coverage of prescription eye drop refills.
Section 59A-47-45.3 - Coverage for telemedicine services.
Section 59A-47-45.4 - Prescription drugs; prohibited formulary changes; notice requirements.
Section 59A-47-45.5 - Coverage for contraception.
Section 59A-47-45.6 - Coverage exclusion. (Contingent repeal. See note.)
Section 59A-47-45.7 - Heart artery calcium scan coverage.
Section 59A-47-47 - Prescription drug prior authorization protocols.
Section 59A-47-47.2 - Pharmacist prescriptive authority services; reimbursement parity.
Section 59A-47-48 - Pharmacy benefit; prescription synchronization.
Section 59A-47-49 - Provider credentialing; requirements; deadline.
Section 59A-47-50 - Physical rehabilitation services; limits on cost sharing.