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    Question Medical Costs

    In CA - I thought that I could find what is considered a necessary medical expense in the Family Code division 9 chapter 7 - but no luck.

    Here's the reason I need the specific code...
    Child has dental insurance thru her father - my X husband. I am not on the plan and therefore the insurance company will not speak with me regarding the account. Two weeks ago at the dentist, the child had a routine cleaning. At that time it was recommended to me that she have sealants (sp?) put on her teeth to prevent decay. I asked how much this procedure would cost and was told it was covered 100% by the insurance as part of their/her plan for preventative care.

    The father received a statement from the insurance. The procedure was denied because she is 16 and they only cover sealants for young(er) children. It was $77 a tooth - for 10 teeth. The ex-husband says he is not going to help me with 50% of the $770 charge because it was not medically necessary.

    I know the dentist has a disclaimer on their consent form making me responsible for anything not paid by the insurance.
    Is there anything in the code that would imply a Court would require me to pay 100% for this procedure? - or anything that leans toward splitting the cost with Dad?

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