Insurance Code section 12693.02

(a)

“Applicant” means a person over the age of 18 years who is a natural or adoptive parent; a legal guardian; or a caretaker relative, foster parent, or stepparent with whom the child resides, who applies for coverage under the program on behalf of a child.

(b)

“Applicant” also means any of the following:

(1)

A person 18 years of age who is applying on his or her own behalf for coverage under the program.

(2)

A person who is under 18 years of age and is an emancipated minor who is applying on his or her own behalf for coverage under the program.

(3)

A minor who is not living in the home of a natural or adoptive parent, a legal guardian, or a caretaker relative, foster parent or stepparent, who is applying on his or her own behalf for coverage under the program.

(4)

A minor who applies for coverage under the program on behalf of his or her child.

Source: Section 12693.02, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=INS§ionNum=12693.­02.­ (updated Jul. 22, 1999; accessed Dec. 1, 2025).

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