Insurance giving information to ex-husband

#1 06-13-2000, 02:33 AM

I have been seperated and now divorced for a total of 3 1/2 years. My ex-husband has custody of three of our children. They are covered on my health insurance. The insurance company gives him information and talks directly with him regarding claims for my children's health care. Is this legal for them to do this? I have told him he should go through me for information regarding insurance coverage or claims. He states since he is the custodial parent of these children he has the right to talk to my health insurance company any time he wants to.

I AM ALWAYS LIABLE · #2 06-13-2000, 03:21 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by ems815:
I have been seperated and now divorced for a total of 3 1/2 years. My ex-husband has custody of three of our children. They are covered on my health insurance. The insurance company gives him information and talks directly with him regarding claims for my children's health care. Is this legal for them to do this? I have told him he should go through me for information regarding insurance coverage or claims. He states since he is the custodial parent of these children he has the right to talk to my health insurance company any time he wants to.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

My response:

In this regard, he's correct. What's the problem here? Why the "power play"? Flash !! The kids health, well-being, and care, come first. So, cool your jets.

IAAL

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#3 06-13-2000, 11:27 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by I AM ALWAYS LIABLE:

My response:

In this regard, he's correct. What's the problem here? Why the "power play"? Flash !! The kids health, well-being, and care, come first. So, cool your jets.

IAAL

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I am not trying to make a "power play" as you suggested. I am simply asking a question. My ex-husband is very manipulative and controlling, even after the divorce. He sticks his nose into many areas that do not concern him and I was just curious as to whether or not the insurance company is legally able to give him information about my insurance policy that he is not a part of.
My jets don't need cooling as you say, I simply asked a question.

I AM ALWAYS LIABLE · #4 06-13-2000, 03:02 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by ems815:
I am not trying to make a "power play" as you suggested. I am simply asking a question. My ex-husband is very manipulative and controlling, even after the divorce. He sticks his nose into many areas that do not concern him and I was just curious as to whether or not the insurance company is legally able to give him information about my insurance policy that he is not a part of.
My jets don't need cooling as you say, I simply asked a question.

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My response:

Yes, but your question was very revealing.

If it's not a "power play", then why did you say:

"I have told him *** he should go through me *** for information regarding insurance coverage or claims."

What does it matter whether he "goes through you" or not? The answer, of course, is that it doesn't matter. You say that your ex-husband is "manipulative and controlling"; however, the above-quoted statement, by you, is just that.

Since he is the custodial parent, the insurance company has every right to discuss matters of concern with regard to the children, their health care, and business decisions concerning the children's coverages. He also has an obligation to make those inquiries in furtherance of his custodial duties.

It makes absolutely no differnce who "pays" for the coverage. The fact remains that the coverage exists, and it exists for the benefit of the children. The fact that your name appears as the main "insured" is of no moment when it comes to the custodial parent's questions concerning the children.

IAAL

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