This bill requires health insurance plans and programs to streamline how medical child support orders are handled following divorce or separation. When a child receives health coverage through a noncustodial parent's insurance plan, the bill mandates that insurers provide the custodial parent with necessary information about accessing benefits, allow the custodial parent to submit insurance claims without the other parent's permission, and pay claims directly to the custodial parent or medical provider rather than routing payments through the noncustodial parent. The requirements apply to private group health plans, individual health insurance, and the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program, as well as federal health care programs like Medicaid and Medicare. The legislation aims to reduce payment delays and administrative barriers that custodial parents and children currently face when seeking medical care. These requirements take effect for insurance plan years beginning on or after January 1, 2024, with no new federal funding specified in the bill.
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