8.F Medical Support Matrix

Appendix 8.F – Medical Support Matrix

Purpose:

Wyo. Stat. 20-2-401 requires that all support orders address medical support. The statute states that one or both parents shall provide insurance if it is available at a reasonable cost and the benefits are accessible to the children. Wyo. Stat. 20-2-406(xi) defines accessible as providing coverage for the child(ren) within the geographic area covered by the insurance plan. Wyo. Stat. 20-2-406(xiii) defines reasonable cost as 5% of the providing parties gross income.

Below is a matrix that can be used by the District Court Judge, District CSE Attorney, or other staff to determine the accessibility and reasonableness of available health insurance.

ACCESSIBILITY

Non-Custodial Parent

NCP lives in same geographic location as child: Yes_____ No_____ If yes, then accessible____

Insurance is accessible anywhere in the country: Yes___ No ___If yes ,then accessible___

Insurance is only accessible in NCP’s geographic area: Yes__ No __ If yes ,then NOT accessible___

Custodial Parent

CP lives in same geographic location as child: Yes___ No__ If yes, then accessible____

Insurance is accessible anywhere in the country: Yes___ No____ if yes then accessible_____

Insurance is only accessible in CP’s geographic area: Yes___ No____ If yes, then NOT accessible______

REASONABLE COST DETERMINATION

MEDICAL SUPPORT SUMMARY

SUMMARY