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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
A parent ordered to provide health insurance or dental insurance or to pay the other parent additional child support for the cost of health insurance or dental insurance who fails to do so is liable for:
(1) necessary medical expenses or dental expenses of the child, without regard to whether the expenses would have been paid if health insurance or dental insurance had been provided; and
(2) the cost of health insurance premiums, dental insurance premiums, or contributions, if any, paid on behalf of the child.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Family Code - FAM § 154.188. Failure to Provide or Pay for Required Health Insurance or Dental Insurance - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/family-code/fam-sect-154-188/
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