In order for a dependent to apply for handicapped dependent coverage, he or she must meet one of the following conditions:
  • became mentally or physically incapable of earning his/her own living prior to age 19; or
  • became permanently and totally disabled and became so on or after age 19 and is under age 26.

If your dependent meets one of these requirements, you and your child's physician must complete and return to the GIC the attached application for review. The GIC will notify you of our decision in four to six weeks of receipt of the application

Handicapped Dependent Application pdf format of handicappeddependentapp.pdf

This information provided by the Group Insurance Commission.