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Ensuring Child Health Coverage Compensation in Divorce Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-8164| House 
| Updated: 3/30/2026
Eleanor Holmes Norton

Eleanor Holmes Norton

Democratic Representative

District of Columbia

Ways and Means Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee, Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill seeks to enhance the ability of children to access health benefits when covered under a noncustodial parent's health plan. It proposes amendments to the Public Health Service Act, Title 5 of the U.S. Code, and the Social Security Act to establish new requirements for various health coverage providers. The legislation aims to streamline the process for custodial parents to manage their children's healthcare needs by ensuring better access to information and direct claim processing. Specifically, the bill mandates that group health plans , health insurance issuers (both group and individual), Federal Employees Health Benefits Program plans, and Federal health care programs must comply with several provisions. These include providing necessary information to the custodial parent for the child to obtain benefits, permitting the custodial parent (or a provider with their approval) to submit claims without requiring the noncustodial parent's approval, and ensuring that payments for covered services are made directly to the custodial parent or the provider. These changes are intended to reduce administrative hurdles and ensure timely access to care for children, applying to plan years beginning on or after January 1, 2026.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5551
Ensuring Child Health Coverage Compensation in Divorce Act of 2020

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-7922
Ensuring Child Health Coverage Compensation in Divorce Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9352
Ensuring Child Health Coverage Compensation in Divorce Act of 2024
Mar 30, 2026
Introduced in House
Mar 30, 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.
Mar 30, 2026
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E290)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5551
    Ensuring Child Health Coverage Compensation in Divorce Act of 2020


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-7922
    Ensuring Child Health Coverage Compensation in Divorce Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9352
    Ensuring Child Health Coverage Compensation in Divorce Act of 2024


  • March 30, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • March 30, 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.


  • March 30, 2026
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E290)

Ensuring Child Health Coverage Compensation in Divorce Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-8164| House 
| Updated: 3/30/2026
This bill seeks to enhance the ability of children to access health benefits when covered under a noncustodial parent's health plan. It proposes amendments to the Public Health Service Act, Title 5 of the U.S. Code, and the Social Security Act to establish new requirements for various health coverage providers. The legislation aims to streamline the process for custodial parents to manage their children's healthcare needs by ensuring better access to information and direct claim processing. Specifically, the bill mandates that group health plans , health insurance issuers (both group and individual), Federal Employees Health Benefits Program plans, and Federal health care programs must comply with several provisions. These include providing necessary information to the custodial parent for the child to obtain benefits, permitting the custodial parent (or a provider with their approval) to submit claims without requiring the noncustodial parent's approval, and ensuring that payments for covered services are made directly to the custodial parent or the provider. These changes are intended to reduce administrative hurdles and ensure timely access to care for children, applying to plan years beginning on or after January 1, 2026.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5551
Ensuring Child Health Coverage Compensation in Divorce Act of 2020

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-7922
Ensuring Child Health Coverage Compensation in Divorce Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9352
Ensuring Child Health Coverage Compensation in Divorce Act of 2024
Mar 30, 2026
Introduced in House
Mar 30, 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.
Mar 30, 2026
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E290)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5551
    Ensuring Child Health Coverage Compensation in Divorce Act of 2020


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-7922
    Ensuring Child Health Coverage Compensation in Divorce Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9352
    Ensuring Child Health Coverage Compensation in Divorce Act of 2024


  • March 30, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • March 30, 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.


  • March 30, 2026
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E290)
Eleanor Holmes Norton

Eleanor Holmes Norton

Democratic Representative

District of Columbia

Ways and Means Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee, Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted