Does Obamacare force parental retiree healthcare plans to cover children?

Does Obamacare force parental retiree healthcare plans to cover children?
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seekingwolf Do you mean does medicare cover the children also? That is an interesting question. I’m betting it doesn’t, but I have no real knowledge on the topic. Or, you mean health coverage offered by a company to retirees?
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