Virginia Code Title 38.2. Insurance § 38.2-3407.2. Coverage for medical child support

A. No insurer, health services plan, or health maintenance organization shall refuse to enroll a child under a parent's coverage because (i) the child was born out of wedlock; (ii) the child is not claimed as a dependent on the parent's federal income tax return; or (iii) the child does not reside with the parent or in the insurer's, health services plan's, or health maintenance organization's service area.

B. Upon receipt of proof that a parent eligible for family coverage under an accident and sickness policy, health services plan, or health maintenance organization contract has been required by a court or administrative order to provide health coverage for a child, the insurer, health services plan, or health maintenance organization shall:

C. Any insurer, health services plan, or health maintenance organization providing coverage to the child of a noncustodial parent shall (i) provide to the custodial parent, upon request, any information that is necessary to obtain benefits for such child under such coverage; (ii) permit the custodial parent, or the provider of health services if approved by the custodial parent, to submit claims for services without the approval of the noncustodial parent; and (iii) make payment on claims submitted pursuant to clause (ii) directly to such custodial parent, provider, or the Department of Medical Assistance Services.