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08-24-2016
How long is my ex-spouse able to remain covered after my divorce?
If you Plan covers ex-spouses, s/he may remain covered until one of you remarries, until s/he becomes eligible for Medicare, until s/he becomes eligible under another group plan, or in accordance with any state laws or statutes named within the Divorce Decree.
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08-24-2016
Will my child(ren) be able to remain covered on my Plan after the divorce?
Your natural and/or adopted children may remain covered after a divorce. You will be asked to provide an updated Coordination of Benefits so that we are able to determine if Allegiant Care coverage will be primary or secondary. Step-children are not eligible for coverage after a divorce.
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08-24-2016
Why does Allegiant Care need a copy of the Divorce Decree?
We must have an official document to indicate a divorce has occurred and whether or not a member is responsible to provide coverage for the ex-spouse and/or provisions for children covered under the Plan.
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08-24-2016
What happens if I do not provide a Divorce Decree and my ex-spouse and/or step-child(ren) continue using my Plan benefits?
We allow a 60-day grace period to send appropriate documentation. If you do not notify Allegiant Care of the divorce in the required time frame and claims are paid for an ineligible ex-spouse or ineligible step-child, you will be required to reimburse the cost of those claims. Furthermore, Allegiant Care may retract...
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08-24-2016
What coverage is available for my ex-spouse and/or step-child(ren) if I am not required to provide insurance under the Divorce Decree?
An ex-spouse may elect to be covered through COBRA at their expense. It is the member’s responsibility to provide contact information for the ex-spouse.
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08-24-2016
My ex-spouse is currently employed and obtaining insurance through his/her employer. Is s/he still eligible for coverage under my Plan?
If the ex-spouse has other coverage or becomes eligible for other coverage s/he is not eligible to be covered by Allegiant Care.
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