Medical issues for kids and parents during and after divorce

1. Does one parent have to provide health insurance to the other? State law provides for the constitution of health insurance for a period after the divorce. Sometimes, people delay a divorce just so that both parents can maintain health insurance. Either way, your divorce agreement should specify how each family member will receive health insurance and who will pay the premiums.

2. Does the health of a parent impact child custody? If your child has a medical condition, your divorce agreement should affirm that both parents are equally capable of providing care. If that statement isn’t presently true, you need to give each parent those skills before finalizing your divorce agreement.

3. How are unreimbursed medical expenses handled during a divorce? Three possibilities. One parent of the other can pay all the expenses. Both parents can share the expenses equally. Both parents can share the expenses in proportion to their income.

4. Does the law require parents to have health insurance for their children? No, but it should. The Oregon Health Plan is available for people who truly cannot afford other coverage. Usually, the non-custodial parent Is the one who provides and pays for that coverage.