Can an ex spouse remain on health insurance?
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Can an ex spouse remain on health insurance?
The spouse who has health insurance is usually asked to keep the former spouse under the plan for as long as the plan allows, or until the spousal support obligation ends. Many plans allow a former spouse to remain insured under the insured’s health policy until a divorce is finalized.
Can I stay on my ex husband’s health insurance in Massachusetts?
In the state of Massachusetts, if an ex-spouse is still eligible for insurance benefits through their former spouse’s employer, he or she may continue to insure their ex-partner. Even if remaining on the policy is allowed, certain situations, such as remarriage, could affect the continuation of coverage.
How long after divorce can you stay on insurance?
Will I automatically be removed once the divorce is finalized? Federal law dictates that health insurance coverage ends as soon as you are divorced. However, most insurance plans allow an ex-spouse to get health insurance through COBRA for up to 36 months following a divorce.
How much does divorce cost in Massachusetts?
For example, if you have an “uncontested” divorce (under Chapter 208, Section 1A), the cost of your divorce will be somewhere between $215 (the approximately filing fee cost, assuming you don’t have attorneys) and $4,000. Typically, our firm can complete a relatively simply “1A” divorce between $1,500 and $2,500.
