Can I Put My Nephew On My Health Insurance?

  1. 5527 POINTS
    Marlin McKelvy
    President, Consumer Directed Benefit Solutions, Memphis, Tennessee
    No, a nephew does not generally fall within the criteria of being an immediate family member (like a spouse and/or natural born children) from the legal perspective of state insurance departments and insurance carriers.  The notable exception to this would be in the case where you have assumed legal guardianship for your nephew and have a court order making you the responsible adult for caring for your nephew.
    Answered on June 9, 2014
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    Jason Goldenzweig
    Co-Founder, TermInsuranceBrokers.com, Goldenzweig Financial Group, Las Vegas, Nevada
    No. You generally can only put either your spouse or your child on your health insurance plan. If you are the legal guardian of your nephew (with proper documentation), you may be able to add them to your plan.

    I hope the information is helpful - please feel free to contact me for help and if you have any other questions. Thanks very much.
    Answered on June 9, 2014
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