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Can You Keep Your Spouse’s Health Insurance Policy After a Divorce | Scottsdale Divorce Attorney

Greg Davis | 1183 Views | 09/04/2014

Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act

In most circumstances, you can’t keep your spouse’s health insurance after a divorce. You can, however, convert your spouse’s health insurance to your own plan under HIPAA, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. Most people know this as COBRA. It’s a wonderful thing to be able to keep your insurance for another (36) thirty-six months. Unfortunately, it’s also very expensive. For details, contact me, Greg Davis, at (602) 279-1900.

By: Greg Davis

Can You Keep Your Spouse’s Health Insurance Policy After a Divorce | Scottsdale Divorce Attorney

Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act

In most circumstances, you can’t keep your spouse’s health insurance after a divorce. You can, however, convert your spouse’s health insurance to your own plan under HIPAA, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. Most people know this as COBRA. It’s a wonderful thing to be able to keep your insurance for another (36) thirty-six months. Unfortunately, it’s also very expensive. For details, contact me, Greg Davis, at (602) 279-1900.

By: Greg Davis