Apply for health and dental coverage for an over age dependent child

Eligibility

Government of Nova Scotia employees and retirees can apply for health and dental coverage for a dependent child.

The dependent child needs to be:

• between the ages of 21 and 24
• unmarried
• unemployed
• attending an accredited school, college or university on a full-time basis

You need to apply each school year for each of your eligible, over age dependent children until they’re no longer students or turn 25, whichever comes first. A school year is 01 September to 31 August.

If you don’t apply each school year, your child’s coverage will end the day they turn 21 or at the end of each approved school year.

How to apply

1. Complete the application form.
2. Send your completed application by mail, fax or email.

How long it takes

Changes are effective from the date the Benefits Unit receives your application. It should take the Benefits Unit 3 to 4 days to process your application. It can take longer if more information is needed or if your form hasn’t been filled in correctly.

Cost

There is no cost to apply.

Before you start

Make sure you have:

• employee or retiree payroll number
• start and end dates for your dependent child’s school term

Application form