West Virginia Code § 48-12-113

Signature of custodian of child is valid authorization to insurer;
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insurer's obligations.
(a) The signature of the custodian for the child shall constitute a valid authorization to the
insurer for the purposes of processing an insurance payment to the provider of medical care
for the child.
(b) No insurer, employer or multiemployer trust in this state may refuse to honor a claim for
a covered service when the custodian for the child or the obligated parent submits proof of
payment for medical bills for the child.
(c) The insurer shall reimburse the custodian for the child or the obligated parent who
submits copies of medical bills for the child with proof of payment.
(d) All insurers in this state shall comply with the provaisions of section 33-15-16 and section
33-16-11 of this code and shall provide insurance coverage for the child of a covered
employee notwithstanding the amount of support oltherwise ordered by the court and
regardless of the fact that the child may not bse living in the home of the covered employee.

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