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Can I legally add my 18 year old niece to my insurance plan?

JustinAtkins1990

I am currently going through divorce, and my soon to be ex wife's 18 year old niece moved into my residence in Texas. She has no health insurance, and I did not have guardianship prior to that. Am I legally able to add her to my health insurance plan?

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    Hello, If you have coverage through your employer you will need to contact them to see if you can add this individual to your coverage.

    If you have an individual plan through the Marketplace you will need to call them to see if you can add this individual. If you have an individual plan through us directly you can contact our sales department at 855-604-1515 to see if you can add her to your plan. ~ Kayla

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