The above coverage will also be extended to newly adoptive children from the earlier of: 1) the date of placement for the purpose of adoption; or 2) the date of the entry of an order granting the adoptive parent custody of the child for the purposes of adoption. Such coverage shall continue unless the placement is disrupted prior to legal adoption and the child is removed from placement, provided notice and payment of any required premium is paid within 31 days from the date in (1) or (2) above. The above coverage will be extended to foster or stepchildren, as of the date they become financially dependent on you for support, provided they otherwise meet the definition of a Dependent. LRS-9548-0318-IN Page 5.1