Section 12693.02.
Cal. Insurance Code - INS § 12693.02.
in effect(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: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026