By skyforbes My children are currently covered by state insurance (Medicaid) under their father's information. He moved out of state almost a year ago. I've attempted to get them covered under my name but can't because they still have an active case. I've also asked him to call the state to end enrollment and because of "long wait times" on the phone, he refuses to. Their father and I do not have a great co-parenting relationship (we talk maybe twice a year), the kids have cut ties with him, and he contributes nothing to their lives.
Thankfully, my kids don't NEED to utilize their health insurance often but recently, my youngest (almost 16) has expressed wanting therapy. And it's kind of a do or die (no pun intended) situation.
If I look after my child's best interests and get him the care he needs, but given the situation, will I be at fault? My kids, one will be 18 in July and the youngest will be 16 in February. I understand that I may need to go through courts and force his hand to relinquish rights, but given their ages, part of me is just like "if we can eek these next few years, we're good. So is it worth the headache?"
If anyone has dealt with something remotely similar, please share your experience. I feel like I'm stuck between a rock and a hard place with this.
Thankfully, my kids don't NEED to utilize their health insurance often but recently, my youngest (almost 16) has expressed wanting therapy. And it's kind of a do or die (no pun intended) situation.
If I look after my child's best interests and get him the care he needs, but given the situation, will I be at fault? My kids, one will be 18 in July and the youngest will be 16 in February. I understand that I may need to go through courts and force his hand to relinquish rights, but given their ages, part of me is just like "if we can eek these next few years, we're good. So is it worth the headache?"
If anyone has dealt with something remotely similar, please share your experience. I feel like I'm stuck between a rock and a hard place with this.