If my husband moved out of our home without my knowing and will not sign separation or divorce papers, can I drop his insurance coverage?

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If my husband moved out of our home without my knowing and will not sign separation or divorce papers, can I drop his insurance coverage?

He wants me to continue to carry his and his 2 daughter’s health insurance. I told him I am dropping it as I cannot afford to pay for it any longer. When I called the insurane company to cancel, they told me that I cannot cancel their insurance as it is against the law to do so. Is that true?

Asked on November 21, 2012 under Family Law, New York

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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

Under the laws of all states in this country you cannot unilaterally cancel the insurance that you have written about. Given the circumstances that you are writing about I suggest that you consult with a family law attorney to assist you in the matter you have written about to see what you legal options are.


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