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SECTION 581-604
Health insurance and medical costs
Family Court Act (FCT) CHAPTER 686, ARTICLE 5-C, PART 6
§ 581-604. Health insurance and medical costs. A person acting as
surrogate has the right to have a comprehensive health insurance policy
that covers preconception care, prenatal care, major medical treatments,
hospitalization and behavioral health care for a term that extends
throughout the duration of the expected pregnancy and for twelve months
after the birth of the child, a stillbirth, a miscarriage resulting in
termination of pregnancy, or termination of the pregnancy, to be paid
for by the intended parent or parents. The intended parent or parents
shall also pay for or reimburse the person acting as surrogate for all
co-payments, deductibles and any other out-of-pocket medical costs
associated with pregnancy, childbirth, or postnatal care that accrue
through twelve months after the birth of the child, a stillbirth, a
miscarriage, or the termination of the pregnancy. A person acting as a
surrogate who is receiving no compensation may waive the right to have
the intended parent or parents make such payments or reimbursements.