Do both parents have to provide health insurance?
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Do both parents have to provide health insurance?
And although the calculation of what amounts to adequate child support varies by state, both state and federal law require parents to provide healthcare coverage for their dependent children. These costs include co-pays and deductibles and healthcare expenses that are not covered by insurance.
Can stepchildren be covered on health insurance?
Yes, a stepchild is eligible to be a dependent on your health plan up to the age of 26 . If your coverage is an employer group plan that provides benefits to children, you will be given at least 30 days to enroll the new dependent. An eligible child can be a biological child, adopted child, stepchild or foster child.
Why is Cobra so expensive?
The cost of COBRA coverage is usually high because the newly unemployed individual pays the entire cost of the insurance (employers usually pay a significant portion of healthcare premiums for employees).
Does Social Security pay for funerals?
Bereavement payments are available to people who have been in receipt of a social security benefit for a minimum of 12 months prior to the death.
