Medical Support

Form of child support where medical or dental insurance coverage is paid by the non-custodial parent (NCP). Depending on the court order, medical support can be an NCP’s sole financial obligation, or it can be one of several obligations, with child and/or spousal support being the others.

Source: Office of Child Support Enforcement.

Legal provision for payment of medical and dental bills.

Source: Office of Child Support Enforcement

Kind of child support where medical or dental insurance coverage is paid by a parent. Depending on the court order, medical support can be that parent's only financial obligation, or the parent may also have to pay child support and/or spousal support.

Source: California Courts.

Last reviewed October 2023

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