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Does noncustodial parent have to pay a medical bill if he carries coverage for the child and the custodial parent chose to take the child to a dr that was not in network?
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∙ 11y ago
What does your judgment for divorce say? Seat of the pants answer would be yes.
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I was responsible to pay for medical expenses only after she paid the initial $250 deductible and all claims have been submitted to inusrance carriers. I have also been in situations where I have contested certain expenses that were not directly medical expenses such as warranties & shipping fees (ie. eye glasses). You should be able to find this information in your support order. Your domestic relation office can provide you with specific information on what type of medical expenses are considered.
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 14y agoA hospital can only bill a noncustodial parent if that parent calls or signs to okay it. if the spouse simply says to bill my spouse, then you can fight it because you did not okay it. BUT, if the divorce papers say that you are 50/50 responsible, it would be a losing battle. In my divorce I wrote to the hospital/clinic, and stated that I was 50/50 responsible, but that I would only pay for thing that I approved, not every er visit that the ex ran up without justification. Ex-wives can be very vindictive and use their own kids to do it. My ex actually hurt my daughter in order to run up bills. it's called Munchhausen's Syndrome by Proxy. Contact your hospital/clinic and state exactly what you will pay for, like diseases and yearly check ups, not $400 ER bills for a cold.
Been there, had it pulled on me. Be fair or you hurt the kids even more than whatever caused the divorce in the first place.
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∙ 11y agoYou are parents. Discuss the matter. Possibly the best care was out of network, so do not jump to conclusions without verifying the reason the child was taken there. Perhaps you could ask for the difference of network vs out of network.
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∙ 14y agoThey can try, but just ask the provider to show you the permission to treat slip you signed.
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Can you drop medical coverage for your dependent children when they obtain state Medicaid coverage?
When a non custodial parent is ordered by the court to pay medical coverage, and the custodial parent applies for Medicaid that does not mean that the dependent child's medical coverage can be terminated by the non custodial parent. The ordered insurance becomes the primary insurance, and Medicaid becomes the secondary.
Is custodial parent allowed access to the child's dental records if the noncustodial parent provides the insurance?
Yes, of course. The custodial parent is entitled to anyrecord concerning the child. Many non-custodial parents provide insurance coverage. That does not bar the parent with custody from the child's medical records. That wouldn't make sense and would be counter productive to the best interest of the child.Yes, of course. The custodial parent is entitled to anyrecord concerning the child. Many non-custodial parents provide insurance coverage. That does not bar the parent with custody from the child's medical records. That wouldn't make sense and would be counter productive to the best interest of the child.Yes, of course. The custodial parent is entitled to anyrecord concerning the child. Many non-custodial parents provide insurance coverage. That does not bar the parent with custody from the child's medical records. That wouldn't make sense and would be counter productive to the best interest of the child.Yes, of course. The custodial parent is entitled to anyrecord concerning the child. Many non-custodial parents provide insurance coverage. That does not bar the parent with custody from the child's medical records. That wouldn't make sense and would be counter productive to the best interest of the child.
When a noncustodial parent is ordered to pay unreimbursed medical expenses how can you prove the custodial parent has coverage when you have verbally verified it with the carrier and she denies it?
Have your attorney issue a document subpeona to the carrier to get proof of the coverage. Can you still subpeona if the rights of the noncustodial parent have been recently terminated? The information requested would only be during the time frame that rights were effective to prove that the custodial parent had insurance coverage that she failed to relay to domestic relations.
If the custodial parent removes and blocks the noncustodial parent from any medical information does that make any obligation to pay half of the medical expenses invalid?
No, but you can file a motion with the court to get it provided. see link below for Dads House
If the noncustodial parent pays for medical vision and dental insurance can they have the courts force the custodial parent to use network providers when there are tons in the area?
Yes, but it would be a motion to clarify the custody orders as it applies the medical treatment. see link for help
Is there a limit on the time for the custodial parent to submit medical expenses for reimbursement from the noncustodial parent?
The only limit is stated in the legal document describing this type of support . I am NOT a lawyer, but have had someone try to put a time limit for my childrens' medical reimbursements in NY. Never upheld legally!
What if child custody agreement states that noncustodial parent pays half of the medical expenses and transportation and father refuses what recourse does custodial parent have to obtain the money?
That comes under child support enforcement, they will file a motion to enforce.
Does Liability insurance cover your medical or the person with you in the accident?
Liability covers the other person that you damage. Uninsured and under-insured motorist coverage carries those in your vehicle. Medical payments coverage covers everyone involved regardless of fault.
Is there a certain time frame that the custodial parent should get medical bills or insurance EOBS to the noncustodial parent who is responsible for medical bills not covered by insurance?
You contact your local Domestic Relations Office for the information. They should have a policy on it. In the state of PA the custodial parent must provide the documents within 6 months or the Domestic Relations Office may not assist in recouping the funds from the non custodial parent. Good Luck. What does the Court Order say? I would suggest the sooner the better, if the claim wasn't processed correctly the other parent might be able to get it corrected. Maybe the other parent has other coverage that will pay it. Also, the medical provider would want to get paid as soon as possible. for more info see www.steveshorr.com
What do you do when the noncustodial parent has stopped paying third-party medical insurance premium for their child?
It depends upon how the court order is worded. If the non-custodial parent is responsible for health insurance for the child, then you would need to go back to court. If he is responsible for paying the medical bills, then you would send him the bills. In any case, he remains on the hook for the child's medical bills.
Does the non-custodial parent have to pay med pay if it was not a court order and his employer does not carry and why are they still garnishing it out of his payroll?
If the non custodial parent was required to furnish insurance on the child until his or her 18th birthday in the divorce agreement,if not by the court itself.The employer should provide a sponsored dependant coverage if the child is not yours, but you are required to provide medical coverage by a court or divorce agreement.
Type of insurance is the same as medical coverage?
In auto insurance, personal injury protection coverage is the same as medical coverage.
