Iowa § 252E.9 Responsibilities of the obligor

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§ 252E.9 — Responsibilities of the obligor

Iowa § 252E.9

Title VIHUMAN SERVICES

Ch. 252EMEDICAL SUPPORT

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Iowa Code § 252E.9 (2026).

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1.For cases for which services are being provided pursuant to chapter 252B, an obligor who fails to maintain medical support for the benefit of the dependent as ordered shall be liable to the obligee or the department for any medical expenses incurred from the date of the court order. Proof of failure to maintain medical support constitutes a showing of increased need and provides a basis for the establishment of a monetary amount for medical support.

2.For cases for which services are being provided pursuant to chapter 252B, the obligor shall notify the obligee and the department within ten days of a change in the terms or 11 MEDICAL SUPPORT, §252E.16 conditions of coverage under a health benefit plan. Such changes may include, but are not limited to, a change in deductibles, coinsuranc

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1. For cases for which services are being provided pursuant to chapter 252B, an obligor
who fails to maintain medical support for the benefit of the dependent as ordered shall be
liable to the obligee or the department for any medical expenses incurred from the date of the
court order. Proof of failure to maintain medical support constitutes a showing of increased
need and provides a basis for the establishment of a monetary amount for medical support.
2. For cases for which services are being provided pursuant to chapter 252B, the obligor
shall notify the obligee and the department within ten days of a change in the terms or
11 MEDICAL SUPPORT, §252E.16
conditions of coverage under a health benefit plan. Such changes may include, but are not
limited to, a change in deductibles, coinsurance, preadmission notification requirements,
coverage for dental, optical, office visits, prescription drugs, inpatient and outpatient
hospitalization, and any other changes which materially affect the coverage. Costs incurred
by the obligee or the department as a result of the obligor’s failure to provide notification
as required are recoverable from the obligor.