Medical Support
Medical support is a form of child support often provided through an employer’s health insurance plan. However, there are several ways a parent can provide medical support:
- Provide health care coverage through a noncustodial parent or custodial party’s employer
- Pay for private health insurance or reimburse another parent for health insurance premiums
- Pay additional amounts for ongoing medical bills or as reimbursement for uninsured medical costs (cash medical support)
State child support agencies send the National Medical Support Notice (OMB 0970-0222) to employers to help ensure that children receive health care coverage when it is available and required as part of a child support order. The notice is designed to simplify the work of employers and plan administrators by providing uniform documents to request health care coverage. For information about a specific state’s requirements, see the State Medical Support Contacts and Program Information.
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State Medical Support Contacts and Program Information
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State Medical Support Contacts and Program Information
April 19, 2013Provides state-specific requirements, contacts, and information about medical support for employers and other statesFederal Agency Medical Support Contacts
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February 21, 2013Provides answers to common questions employers have about working with a tribal child support programOpen Comment Period - NMSN Part A and Part B
July 26, 2012Notifies state agencies of deadline for comments on the National Medical Support Notice (NMSN) Part A and Part B
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March 28, 2012Summarizes employer responsibilities for reporting new hires and terminations, withholding payments, and verifying employmentState Medical Support Contacts and Program Information
April 19, 2013Provides state-specific requirements, contacts, and information about medical support for employers and other states