Iowa § 252E.8 - 252E.8 Releases of information.
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§ 252E.8. 252E.8 Releases of information.
1. If an order for coverage under a health benefit plan has been forwarded pursuant to section 252E.5, the obligor’s employer or insurer shall release to the obligee or other legal custodian of the child or the department, upon receiving a written request, the information necessary to complete an application, to file a claim for medical expenses of the dependent or to create a qualified medical child support order pursuant to section 252E.2, subsection 2. 2. The employer or insurer shall make available to the obligee or the department any necessary claim forms or enrollment membership cards if required to obtain services. 3. The obligor’s employer and insurer shall have immunity from any liability, civil or criminal, which might otherwise be incurred or imposed for any information released by such employer or insurer pursuant to this chapter. 4. The department may release to the obligor’s employer or insurer or to the obligee information necessary to obtain, enforce, and collect medical support. 90 Acts, ch 1224, §32; 94 Acts, ch 1171, §29 Thu Dec 11 19:15:54 2025 Iowa Code 2026, Section 252E.8 (17, 0)
Source: official Iowa text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Iowa § 252E.8
What does Iowa Code § 252E.8 cover?
Section 252E.8 ("252E.8 Releases of information.") is part of the Iowa Code, the codified statutory law of Iowa. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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