If I am a few months pregnant and separated from my husband, is there a way for him to be legally liable for some of my hospital bills?
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If I am a few months pregnant and separated from my husband, is there a way for him to be legally liable for some of my hospital bills?
Asked on July 17, 2010 under Family Law, Texas
Answers:
MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
Individual liability doesn't automatically stem the non-patient. The question becomes who signs the medical documents for responsibility for medical bills not paid by insurance and under who's insurance you are. If you are legally separated, meaning by court order, you need to figure out if the court order/separation agreement takes your medical bills into consideration. Secondly, if you are the primary insurance holder, then you are responsible unless ordered by the court to the contrary or court ordered to share such costs. If you are under your husband's insurance, arguably he would be responsible until such time as you are on another insurance policy. You may wish to consider a separation agreement to help you if you feel he would not pay for any out of pocket costs.
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