Saturday, December 4, 2010

What are my friend's legal obligations to his ex-wife with regards to health insurance?

My friend is seeking divorce, but has covered his wife's health insurance for 20 years. She has been told she is virtually uninsurable. What are his legal obligations to her for coverage?
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Gotta love America and the "unisurable". Anyways, I know the wife should be eligable for COBRA benefits once she is removed from the insurance. She will have the option of paying for those benefits monthly until she is able to find new insurance...or until it expires. Not sure if he will be required to pay any of those benefits. I don't think he would be...only way would be alomony and then she could use that money for benefits. You should consult a lawyer to be sure. Good luck!
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