Common use of Grandfathering of Dependents Clause in Contracts

Grandfathering of Dependents. If GROUP is transferring health insurance coverage from another health insurance carrier to BCBSRI, then to the extent permitted by law, BCBSRI shall not require proof that dependents meet the criteria to be considered Eligible Dependents under this Agreement. Such dependents must have been covered by GROUP’s prior health insurance carrier immediately prior to the first date of the initial Rating Period of this Agreement and be covered under this Agreement on the first date of the initial Rating Period without a break in coverage. BCBSRI reserves the right to require such proof at any time in the future. This policy of grandfathering of dependents shall not apply to: (i) dependent children who are continuing coverage due to a disabling condition; or (ii) any dependent added after the first date of the initial Rating Period of this Agreement.

Grandfathering of Dependents. If GROUP is transferring health insurance coverage from another health insurance carrier to BCBSRI, then to the extent permitted by law, BCBSRI shall not require proof that dependents meet the criteria to be considered Eligible Dependents under this the Agreement. Such dependents must have been covered by GROUP’s prior health insurance carrier immediately prior to the first date of the initial Rating Period Initial Term of this Agreement and be covered under this Agreement on the first date of the initial Rating Period Initial Term without a break in coverage. BCBSRI reserves the right to require such proof at any time in the future. This policy of grandfathering of dependents shall not apply to: (i) dependent children who are continuing coverage due to a disabling condition; or (ii) any dependent added after the first date of the initial Rating Period Initial Term of this Agreement.