Ifam considering accepting a job in another state, can I remain on my spouses group health insurance policy if we are still married but living in separately?

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Ifam considering accepting a job in another state, can I remain on my spouses group health insurance policy if we are still married but living in separately?

Basically, will there be problems if there is 1 health insurance policy but 2 addresses in 2 different states?

Asked on September 15, 2011 under Insurance Law, Delaware

Answers:

SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 13 years ago | Contributor

This should not be a problem--the law (and insurance policies) do not care about your domestic or living arrangements; all that is important for this purpose would be:

1) Marital status--from what you write, you are still married, so that should not be a problem

2) If your spouse has some other insurance plan

You might have to update the insurer as to your address(es), if the policy requires that they be informed of any change in address; however, again, the mere fact of living separately should not affect coverage. It's a good idea, though, to double check the policy to see what requirements, if any, you have to meet in this instance. Good luck.


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