The signature of the custodial parent of the minor child insured pursuant to a court order or a directive issued by the department is a valid authorization to the health insurer or dental insurer for purposes of processing an insurance reimbursement payment.
History: Laws 1990, ch. 78, § 9; 2003, ch. 287, § 6.
The 2003 amendment, effective April 8, 2003, inserted "or a directive issued by the department" following "a court order".
Structure 2021 New Mexico Statutes
Article 4C - Mandatory Medical Support
Section 40-4C-1 - Short title.
Section 40-4C-3 - Definitions.
Section 40-4C-4 - Medical support; order.
Section 40-4C-5 - Order; proof of compliance; notice.
Section 40-4C-6 - Obligations; employers, unions and carriers; plan.
Section 40-4C-7 - Health care coverage required.
Section 40-4C-8 - Limitation on application.
Section 40-4C-9 - Authorization for claims.
Section 40-4C-10 - Employer, union or carrier notice.
Section 40-4C-11 - Release of information.
Section 40-4C-12 - Medical support obligor liability.