The authors of the report state that children who grow up in divorced, never-married, or separated families are at greater risk than other children of not having health coverage. Also, of the 21 million children eligible for child support enforcement services, approximately 3 million are without health insurance according to the report. Increase the number of children in single-parent households with health care coverage. Appropriate private health care coverage comes first. Both the custodial and the noncustodial parent are responsible for their child's medical support.
Preference is to the custodial parent as the source of support.
Children should have affordable and accessible health coverage. Department of Health and Human Services. 2000, August 15. HHS and Labor Departments send report on enforcing child medical support orders to Congress. Medical Child Support Working Group.