How can I get my ex to pay my medical bills?

How can I get my ex to pay my medical bills?

If your ex-spouse won’t pay his share of your child’s medical expenses, your best option is to request reimbursement through family court.

Who is responsible for a minor’s medical bills?

Yes, you are likely responsible for your minor child’s medical bills under state law. In many states, parents are responsible for their children’s necessary expenses – including medical expenses – under laws often referred to as “Doctrines of Necessaries.”

Do spouses inherit medical bills?

In most cases, the deceased person’s estate is responsible for paying any debt left behind, including medical bills. If there’s not enough money in the estate, family members still generally aren’t responsible for covering a loved one’s medical debt after death — although there are some exceptions.

Can I add my sister to my health insurance?

You can only have your siblings covered on your insurance plan if they meet the criteria for qualifying dependents. Alternatives could include having them covered on your parents’ plan, seeking insurance through Medicaid or obtaining a catastrophic plan through the Health Insurance Marketplace.

Who covers medical bills in a car accident?

If you are injured in a car accident that is not your fault, the other driver (usually through his insurance company) is responsible for your medical bills. However the other driver’s insurance won’t pay your doctors directly or reimburse you after every doctor visit.

Is a parent responsible for an 18 year olds medical bills?

“Normally, if you’re 18 or older, you’re considered the responsible party, even if you’re insured under your parents’ policy,” Gundling said. Generally, parents would be responsible for their adult child’s debts only if they had signed an agreement with a medical provider to cover them.

Can an 18 year old get their own health insurance?

A. Nearly all young people can do so until age 26, even if they’re married, financially independent and no longer live with their parents. Young adults who are offered coverage through their own jobs can choose that plan or stick with their parents’ plan if they prefer.

Can I get my own health insurance at 19?

Under the Affordable Care Act, young adults can choose to stay on their parents’ health insurance plan until they turn 26 — no ifs, ands or buts. Are claimed as a dependent on your parents’ taxes. Have a full-time job. Are eligible to enroll in your employer’s health plan.

Is employer health insurance better than individual?

Workplace health insurance is usually cheaper than an individual health plan. An employer-sponsored health plan helps pay for your health costs. Those increases are much more modest than what you’ll find for individual health plans most years.