Ensuring Child Health Coverage Compensation in Divorce Act of 2026

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2026-03-30

When parents divorce, this bill would require courts to ensure that health insurance coverage for children is properly maintained and that one parent compensates the other if they lose coverage or face higher costs as a result of the split. The law would apply to families going through divorce proceedings and aims to prevent children from losing health insurance or experiencing gaps in coverage during and after a divorce. It affects divorced parents, their children, and potentially health insurance companies involved in these family situations.