Bill · H.R. 8164· House(119-HR-8164)
Ensuring Child Health Coverage Compensation in Divorce Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 3/30/2026
- Last activity
- 3/30/2026 — 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.
- Sponsored by
- Eleanor Norton
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The "Ensuring Child Health Coverage Compensation in Divorce Act of 2026" requires health plans to follow specific rules regarding medical child support orders. It applies to group health plans, health insurance issuers, Federal Employees Health Benefits Program plans, and Federal health care programs. These plans must give custodial parents the information needed to get benefits for a child covered by a noncustodial parent. It also allows custodial parents or providers to submit claims without the noncustodial parent's approval. Finally, payments for those claims must be made directly to the custodial parent, provider, or state agency.
Yes· 3 of 7
Would children be better off under this?+8
Directly ensures children have easier access to health benefits and coverage.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+6
Ensures children can more easily access benefits and services through noncustodial parents' health plans.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+5
Helps low-income custodial parents obtain medical benefits without relying on noncustodial parent approval.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Easier access to benefits: Custodial parents will receive the necessary information to ensure their children can obtain health benefits through a noncustodial parent's plan. (Sec. 2(a), Sec. 2(b), Sec. 2(c))
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Reduced administrative hurdles: Custodial parents or approved providers can submit claims for covered services without needing approval from the noncustodial parent. (Sec. 2(a), Sec. 2(b), Sec. 2(c))
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Direct payment of claims: Payments for medical services will be sent directly to the custodial parent, provider, or state agency, rather than the noncustodial parent. (Sec. 2(a), Sec. 2(b), Sec. 2(c))
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts for individuals or groups of people are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+8Good For Low Income Households+5Good For Women+5Good For Middle Class Households+3
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+6
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+2
- 3/30/2026
- Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E290)
- 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.
- Introduced in House