You can only remove your ex-spouse from your health insurance policy after the divorce has been finalized and the case is closed. The law states that you must remove your ex-spouse, since it is against the law to have anyone other than your dependent children and spouse on your insurance policy.

Can I leave my ex wife on my health insurance?

After you get divorced, you may be able to temporarily keep your health coverage through a law known as “COBRA.” If your former spouse got insurance through an employer that has at least 20 employees, COBRA lets you stay on that plan for up to 36 months.

What to do if your ex spouse is not paying your child’s medical bills?

When your divorce was finalized, the court should have ordered both you and your former spouse to pay an equal share of your child’s medical bills. Because this is a legal order, if your former spouse isn’t providing their share, you can ask the court to make them pay. This is called an enforcement action.

Can a ex spouse still have health insurance after a divorce?

Employer-Group Coverage Doesn’t Cover an Ex-Spouse. Many people across the United States are covered by employer coverage or their spouse’s group plan. For many employer plans, health insurance is provided to eligible dependents of the subscriber. The health insurance company will establish who meets the definition of an eligible dependent.

Can a court order my Ex to pay for my health insurance?

Brette’s Answer: You can ask the court to order your ex to pay for your health insurance, or your medical bills. The decision will be based on your situation, but health insurance is most definitely something courts will order as part of alimony. Talk to your attorney.

Can a former spouse fund a new health insurance policy?

A former spouse will not be required to automatically fund a new medical insurance policy regardless of the employment status of either party unless otherwise negotiated in the settlement agreement. There are other mechanisms to specifically address the health insurance issue, such as: Choosing legal separation over divorce.