HR 8164 United States House · 119th Congress

Ensuring Child Health Coverage Compensation in Divorce Act of 2026

This bill requires health insurance plans, including those for federal employees and federal health programs, to allow custodial parents to manage medical claims for children covered under a noncustodial parent's policy. Under the new rules, insurance companies must provide necessary information to custodial parents and permit them to submit and receive payments for covered medical services without needing approval from the noncustodial parent. These changes apply to plans and programs starting on or after January 1, 2026, and are designed to simplify the process for divorced or separated parents managing children's healthcare.

Issues: ✓ Healthcare

Sub-Topics: Insurance Children's Health

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Mar 2026

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Introduced Mar 30, 2026 Last action Mar 30, 2026

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Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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Mar 30, 2026

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