HB 1049 - This act modifies the definition of a "health benefit plan" to include public assistance programs when referring to the provision of health care to a child through a child support order. The court or Children's Division shall require the child to be covered by a health benefit plan in any IV-D case. The plan may be private whenever such a plan is available through a parent's employer or union. If a private plan is not available at a reasonable cost, the court may require a parent to otherwise provide coverage for the child. This act is identical to SB 448 (2019) and a provision in SS/SCS/HCS/HB 397 (2019), as amended. SARAH HASKINS
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