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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
1. If an order for coverage under a health benefit plan has been forwarded pursuant to section 252E.5, the obligor's employer or insurer shall release to the obligee or other legal custodian of the child or the department, upon receiving a written request, the information necessary to complete an application, to file a claim for medical expenses of the dependent or to create a qualified medical child support order pursuant to section 252E.2, subsection 2.
2. The employer or insurer shall make available to the obligee or the department any necessary claim forms or enrollment membership cards if required to obtain services.
3. The obligor's employer and insurer shall have immunity from any liability, civil or criminal, which might otherwise be incurred or imposed for any information released by such employer or insurer pursuant to this chapter.
4. The department may release to the obligor's employer or insurer or to the obligee information necessary to obtain, enforce, and collect medical support.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Iowa Code Title VI. Human Services [Chs. 216-255A] § 252E.8. Releases of information - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ia/title-vi-human-services-chs-216-255a/ia-code-sect-252e-8/
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