Q: If my kid's father changes them to his insurance instead of the state. How much am I obligated to pay? What if I can't?
He thinks if he adds them to his insurance he wont have to pay child support anymore. I can't afford to have the kids on a private insurance which is why they have state insurance now. I am worried that the kids will not get the medical care they need if he can't pay for all of it, co-pay, premiums and the rest the insurance doesn't pay.
A: More information is needed to answer your question. If there are orders saying you cover the kids he doesn't just get to change their insurance. If there are orders saying he has to cover them and he now is, he might be able to seek a modification of child support if adding the cost of health insurance he pays changes the child support by 10% or more. If there are no co-pays or out of pocket costs with state insurance a court might listen to arguments as to why it should stay with the state. You should consult with a family law attorney to go over the specifics of your, and the orders, in detail.
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