In a case of first impression, the Superior Court of New Jersey in Atlantic Plastic & Hand Surgery, P.A. v. Ralling held that a parent who is the named insurance policyholder is not liable for unreimbursed medical expenses incurred by an emancipated child who is a covered “adult child” dependent pursuant to the Patient Protection
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