Mississippi 2023 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB1082

Introduced
1/16/23  
Refer
1/16/23  

Caption

Child support; require insurers to provide MDHS certain information for noncustodial, delinquent parents.

Impact

The enactment of HB 1082 will facilitate a more effective system for enforcing child support laws by allowing MDHS to withhold claim payments to noncustodial parents who owe back support. This approach is expected to enhance compliance with child support obligations and ultimately benefit children who rely on such support. Additionally, the bill also aims to create a secure electronic process for data exchange to streamline these operations, potentially increasing the efficiency of child support enforcement within the state.

Summary

House Bill 1082 introduces a mandate for insurers in Mississippi to communicate specific financial information to the Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) concerning noncustodial parents who are delinquent in child support. The bill stipulates that insurers are required to verify whether claimants owe child support debt before issuing claim payments of $500 or more. The exchange of information between insurers and MDHS must occur within five days after a claim is opened, which establishes a new process for identifying and enforcing child support obligations in the state.

Contention

Despite its goals, the bill has garnered criticism regarding privacy and the operational burden placed on insurers. Concerns have been raised about the potential consequences for claimants whose payments are withheld while the MDHS processes these claims and how the information will be safeguarded during this exchange. Furthermore, there could be pushback from insurers regarding the administrative challenges of adhering to the new requirements, including transparency in communication to claim holders about the sanctioning of their claim due to child support obligations.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

MS HB1083

Child Support; require insurers to provide MDHS certain information for noncustodial, delinquent parents.

MS HB1382

Delinquent child support; require insurers to exchange claims information with MDHS for enforcement purposes.

MS SB2757

Insurance information; require insurers to report certain information to MDHS for child support requirements.

MS SB2408

Delinquent child support; require insurers to exchange claims information with DHS for enforcement purposes.

MS HB1413

Insurers; require to exchange certain information with the MS Department of Human Services regarding delinquent child support.

MS SB2261

Child support; make certain amendments to provision concerning recovery from delinquent noncustodial parents.

MS SB2615

DHS; strengthen child support enforcement remedies.

MS HB1219

Child support; authorize DPS and CPS to share information about noncustodial parents.

MS H7975

Permits state child support agencies to bring actions under the child support statute on behalf of a noncustodial parent who is incarcerated and unable to pay child support.

MS S2825

Permits state child support agencies to bring actions under the child support statute on behalf of a noncustodial parent who is incarcerated and unable to pay child support.

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