the health reform law regarding covering kids up to age 26 on a parents' plan actually started in 2010 and will remain in effect even after most of the other provisions of the law become effective next year. so children can remain on your plan. for now if they have an offer of coverage through an employer they have to take that coverage instead--until 2014. after 2014 your kids can stay on your plan up to age 26 even if they have another option through their job.
what are exceptions for carrying a child on insurance until 26?