As of October, 2008, health plans will have to re-evaluate how they cover full time student dependants.  Proposed legislation (H.R.2851) recently signed into law by President Bush, will make it mandatory that health plans which cover full time student dependants allow those dependants to remain covered for up to a year out of school, if they are on sick leave with a physician certified illness.  This, after numerous youths have had to choose between coverage, and taking time off to care for their serious ailments.  Read more