Q: Health insurance policy states legal separation as a qualifying event for removal of spouse; can NY law override that?
Can NY law override a BCBS national insurance policy? Their policy states: Loss of eligibility as a result of:
Legal separation, divorce, or dissolution of a Civil Union.
A: It is likely referring to a court order of separation, not simply an agreement.
Tim Akpinar agrees with this answer
A: Law generally controls - health insurance policies tend to be compliant. They are usually carefully underwritten and the industry is governed by strict laws. Good luck
A: Addendum - an attorney who is handling your matter could offer more definitive and meaningful guidance, based on reviewing the specific laws and health insurance policy, rather than general responses to a brief post on a public forum. Good luck
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