How to Protect Yourself From Losing Health Insurance During a Divorce

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Certified Insurance Counselor, Gladys Boutwell, discusses what
happens to health insurance in a divorce and how to protect
yourself from losing your insurance.


Once a divorce decree is obtained, the spouse that has health
coverage would go to their employer with proof of the marriage
ending, and request for their spouse and/or children or
dependents to be removed.


Once the removal happens, for the most part, the coverage in
Oregon will continue until the last day of the month. However,
there are circumstances when that end-of-coverage will happen the
day that it is being requested, which are plans that are called
'self-funded,' and are usually larger employers that have those
self-funded or hybrid self-funded plans. 


The party who has lost coverage will typically get notified that
their coverage is ending, with alternative options, such as going
through marketplace, or directly with the carrier. 


Using a broker or agent to explore healthcare options is
advisable because it won’t cost you any more than if you were to
do it yourself.

If you would like to speak with one of our family law attorneys
regarding your unique family law matter, call our office at (503)
227-0200 to schedule a free consultation, or visit our website at
https://www.landerholmlaw.com/. To learn more about Gladys
Boutwell, you can do so here:
https://www.insurancedesignpros.com/