Define: Qualified Medical Child Support Order

A QMCSO is a legal order that requires a parent to provide health insurance coverage for their child as part of a child support arrangement.

A QMCSO can be issued by a court or a state child support agency.

A QMCSO includes details about the child, the parent responsible for providing health insurance, the health insurance plan, and the terms of coverage.

Yes, a QMCSO can be enforced across state lines under the federal Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA).

Yes, a QMCSO can be modified if there is a change in circumstances, such as a change in the child’s health insurance coverage or the parent’s employment status.

If a parent fails to comply with a QMCSO, they may be subject to legal consequences, such as fines or contempt of court charges.

If the parent’s employer does not offer health insurance, the QMCSO may require the parent to obtain coverage through other means, such as purchasing a private health insurance plan.

Yes, a QMCSO can be enforced if the parent changes jobs, as long as the new employer offers health insurance benefits.

Yes, a QMCSO can be terminated if the child becomes ineligible for coverage, such as reaching the age limit for dependent coverage.

Yes, a QMCSO can be enforced if the parent is self-employed, and they may be required to obtain health insurance coverage for the child through a private plan.