A cognitive assessment is an examination conducted to determine someone's level of cognitive function. There are a number of reasons to perform such an exam, and this test can be administered by a mental health professional, neurologist, or education professional, depending on how it is to be used.
The passage of the Health Care Reform Act, which requires insurers to provide coverage for dependent children up to age 26, has left many TRICARE beneficiaries asking what that would mean to their older dependent children since the current age limit for TRICARE is 21, or age 23 if the child is a full-time student.
Obamacare prohibits insurers from denying coverage to children under age 19 because of pre-existing conditions, and adult children can now stay on a parentâs plan up to age 26, an especially helpful provision in this tough economy, where finding a job with benefits can be very challenging.