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1. Subject to 28 U.S.C. § 1738B, when high potential for obtaining medical support exists, the obligee or the department may petition for a modification of the obligor's support order to include medical support or a monetary amount for medical support pursuant to this chapter.
2. In addition, if a support order does not provide medical support as defined in this chapter or equivalent medical support, the department or a party to the order may seek a modification of the order.
3. Subject to 28 U.S.C. § 1738B, the department may amend information concerning the provisions regarding health benefits in a court or administrative order if notice of the amendment is provided to the court and to the parties to the order and if the amendment is filed with the clerk of court.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Iowa Code Title VI. Human Services [Chs. 216-255A] § 252E.13. Modification of support order - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ia/title-vi-human-services-chs-216-255a/ia-code-sect-252e-13/
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