Am I legally responsible to cover my spouse’s health insurance if he is unemployed?
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Am I legally responsible to cover my spouse’s health insurance if he is unemployed?
Asked on August 29, 2012 under Family Law, California
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If you are still married, then no law requires one spouse to pay for or provide health insurance to the other spouse. However, since if you are married, you could find yourself liable for some or all of his health costs, which could be enormous if he is uninsured, it may be the best course of action to cover the insurance.
If you are divorced, then your obligations in this regard will be as set out in your divorce settlement or decree.
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