IC 27-8-23-6: Duties of insurer to noncustodial parent

Sec. 6. Whenever a child has health coverage through an insurer of a noncustodial parent, the insurer shall:

(1) provide any information to the custodial parent that is necessary for the child to obtain benefits through the coverage;

(2) permit the custodial parent, or the provider of medical assistance services with the custodial parent's approval, to submit claims for covered services without the approval of the noncustodial parent; and

(3) make payments on insurance claims submitted under subdivision (2) directly to the:

(A) custodial parent;

(B) provider of the medical assistance services; or

(C) office of Medicaid policy and planning.