Divorced Parents

Q: What are the eligibility rules for a child of a divorced or separated couple in which one of the parents is not a Florida resident?

A: A parent, who is a Florida resident but whose child’s primary residence is with another parent outside of Florida, may purchase a plan for the child. The parent must also submit a copy of their divorce decree or the beneficiary's birth certificate.

A parent, who is not a Florida resident but whose child’s primary residence is with another parent in Florida, may purchase a plan for the child. The parent must provide the appropriate residency documentation for the child, or the other parent in Florida.

A parent, who lives out of state and who provides the primary residence for his/her child who also lives out of state, cannot purchase a plan for that child, even if the other parent is a Florida resident. However, the non-custodial parent, who is a resident of Florida, may purchase a plan for the child.

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