Deadline To Buy Child-Only Insurance Coverage Less Than Two Weeks Away

Time is running out for Oklahomans to sign up for health insurance policies that only cover children up to 18 years old.

The end of child-only policies was an unintended consequence of the Affordable Care Act.

The insurance department created an emergency rule that allows them to offer these policies, but the sign-up period ends July 31.

State insurance leaders say it affects about 4% of Oklahoma children.

Many of them are being cared for by grandparents, who are on Medicare and don't need a full family policy.

If you have questions, call the Oklahoma Insurance Department's Consumer Assistance Division at 1-800-522-0071.