If a couple gets divorced are they still covered under the same health insurance?
2007-12-20 00:28:12 · 14 answers · asked by E-net User 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Not unless it is negotiated in the divorce settlement.
2007-12-20 00:31:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope but the spouse that was using the others insurance will be for about 30 days in most states and then can apply for COBRA coverage which is the same but very expensive and can usually keep it for about 6 months. It could also be in the divorce decree in some states that the covered spouse pay until the other remarries or a specific set time frame but not in AZ.
2007-12-20 08:32:59 · answer #2 · answered by BILL 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, because legally they are no longer together. You can also call your health insurance company to confirm this. They will more likely give you a definite answer. Good luck and sorry about the divorce.
2007-12-20 08:32:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to have a contract drawn up stating exactly who gets what. If youre not yet divorced get an attorney who can draw up a separation agreement which both spouses sign. This divides all assets, liabilities, child custody and visitation, and lots more. Do it, or you may get burned if you try to change things after the fact.
2007-12-20 09:35:30 · answer #4 · answered by sharon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. For one you are not a famly any more, and the insurance company will not let you keep the person on. You can fight to have the ex pay for insurance, out of their pocket, but that usually doesn't happen.
2007-12-20 08:34:09 · answer #5 · answered by LIPPIE 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, until you let the insurance company know about the divorce.
2007-12-20 08:31:18 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If depends on the health insurence's wording. Sometimes it says 'spouce' or 'partner' in those cases I would assume no.
However if it says "employee+1" then you can have 1 other person on your insurence regardless of their relation to you.
2007-12-20 08:31:32 · answer #7 · answered by spy_glass343 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you mean under the same policy paid for by one the parties, it all depends on how it is spelled out in the final divorce decree. Meaning for example if you were under your husbands or wifes policy paid for by them during the marriage,you could compromise with your ex to have them still carry you in exchange for lower spousal payments,but if not in the decree,then no he or she is not legally obligated to carry you. Happy Holidays
2007-12-20 08:34:50 · answer #8 · answered by Arthur W 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only if you each have your own policies with the insurance company.
2007-12-20 08:31:54 · answer #9 · answered by Daniel R 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't think so, you need to ring the health insurance and ask
2007-12-20 08:33:18 · answer #10 · answered by Ruksana P 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋