amendment for health care reform - just for non-grandfathered plans?

[Gudgergirl]

I have read lots of guidance regarding amending cafeteria plans for the health care reform act.

The amendments I have seen all have to do with amending the definition of dependent in the cafeteria plan to include children under the age of 27 and adding such an adult child's change in status as an event allowing for an election change.

My question is: are the changes predicated upon the underlying health insurance plan not being grandfathered?

In other words, if an employer's plan is grandfathered must these changes be made to their cafeteria plan?

[leevena]

Little confused by your post/question, sorry.

The requirement of "to age 27" for dependents is for all plans, whether grandfathered or not. Does this answer your question?

[GMK]

Here are some articles that may help:

http://www.ncsl.org/documents/health/GrandfatheredPlans.pdf

http://www.ifebp.org/Resources/News/Regula...father+Rule.htm

[Gudgergirl]

Many thanks!