(A) As used in sections 3924.46 to 3924.49 of the Revised Code, “health insurer” has the same meaning as in section 3924.41 of the Revised Code.

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Terms Used In Ohio Code 3924.46

  • Child: includes child by adoption. See Ohio Code 1.59
  • Dependent: A person dependent for support upon another.

(B) No health insurer shall deny enrollment of a child under the health plan of the child’s parent on the basis that any of the following applies:

(1) The child was born out of wedlock.

(2) The child is not claimed as a dependent on the federal tax return of the parent.

(3) The child does not reside in the household of the parent, or in the service area of the health insurer.