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Easier Access to Child Health Coverage After Divorce

New rules aim to simplify access to health benefits for children of divorced parents. They allow the custodial parent to directly manage the child's health insurance, without needing approval from the non-custodial parent. These changes apply to group plans, individual health insurance, and federal employee health benefit programs.
Key points
Custodial parents will receive necessary information about the child's health coverage from the insurer.
Custodial parents can submit claims for covered services directly, without the non-custodial parent's approval.
Payments for health services will be made directly to the custodial parent or the provider.
Changes apply to group, individual, and federal employee health programs, effective January 1, 2022.
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Print number: 117_HR_7922
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Process start date: 2022-05-31
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Ensuring Child Health Coverage Compensation in Divorce Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_7922.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-05-31.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Custodial parents will receive necessary information about the child's health coverage from the insurer.
  • Custodial parents can submit claims for covered services directly, without the non-custodial parent's approval.
  • Payments for health services will be made directly to the custodial parent or the provider.
  • Changes apply to group, individual, and federal employee health programs, effective January 1, 2022.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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