Uncovered medical expenses are medical expenses that are not covered by insurance; these include deductibles, co-pays, prescriptions, dental care, vision care, orthodontia, counseling, or other special needs. In Arizona, both parents are responsible for paying their proportionate share of uncovered medical expenses for their child according to their income and ability to pay.
The parent who pays for it must provide proof of payment and request reimbursement from the other parent within 180 days of payment. The other parent must reimburse their share within 45 days of receiving the request. If the other parent fails to reimburse their share, the paying parent can petition the court to enforce payment.