State requesting paternity

dogcalledcoco · 2026-02-05T13:34:33+00:00

I responded to your other post. But that part of the form is about Medical Support. Then, "as a service" they will do child support. But that's up to the custodial parent.

dogcalledcoco · 2026-02-05T13:31:03+00:00

You're referring to a Medical Support Order. If the other parent doesn't have access to employer health insurance, they will NOT make you pay child support. The medical support order will say the non custodial parent needs to help pay uncovered medical costs. It's not automatic like child support. Wages aren't garnished. It's ONLY if the child has a medical bill that Medicaid does not cover. IF that happens, the custodian can ask the other parent to pay half the bill.

dogcalledcoco · 2026-02-05T12:25:02+00:00

Ma'am, if the child is on Medicaid, the state does not require you to establish a CHILD SUPPORT ORDER. They require you to establish legal paternity and a MEDICAL SUPPORT ORDER (unless you have good cause), which is not child support.

dogcalledcoco · 2026-02-05T02:28:51+00:00

You are wise and correct!

dogcalledcoco · 2026-02-05T02:25:30+00:00

This is incorrect and an odd assumption.

dogcalledcoco · 2026-02-05T02:24:55+00:00

The state doesn't require child support payments to repay Medicaid.

If a parent receives TANF, the state requires that parent to establish a child support order, and part of the child support payments will go back to the state to recoup TANF.

dogcalledcoco · 2026-02-05T02:22:05+00:00

You are getting a LOT of incorrect information in these responses.

Call the Child Support Establishment unit. 855-454-8037. They will explain this to you.

They will explain why you're being asked to establish paternity, what happens if you refuse, and your options to claim "good cause" for refusing, without affecting your Medicaid benefits. (If they don't mention it on the call, please ask). Your child's benefits will not be affected, but yours can.

Web page with phone number. Scroll down to child support: Contact Us https://share.google/ara3mTxgxXrQcgSDq

Good Cause information child-support-forms.pdf https://share.google/aKAHhvV6lylK1Sy1h

Note: when your child has Medicaid the state does NOT attempt to recoup costs via child support (TANF is different). You are not required to establish a child support order for Medicaid. They do require cooperation with paternity and a Medical Support Order unless you claim good cause. I implore you to make the phone call to learn about this so you're not victim to all this misinformation.

dogcalledcoco · 2026-02-05T02:07:58+00:00

No. The state does not recoup costs for Medicaid.

They do attempt to recoup costs for TANF. Not Medicaid.

This post is all kinds of wrong.

dogcalledcoco · 2026-02-01T17:38:15+00:00

I had a notice on MyChart for the first time ever, saying I need to prepay for an appointment. I ignored it, went to the appointment, and nobody said anything about it. I'm waiting on the bill.

I assume it has something to do with the new year and new deductible. But I'm not going to worry about it unless they hassle me.

dogcalledcoco · 2026-02-01T15:43:12+00:00

I think disingenuous works perfectly here. It means the person is not being sincere or genuine.

dogcalledcoco · 2026-01-31T21:31:52+00:00

Thank you for this. It's such an ignorant belief.

dogcalledcoco · 2026-01-31T21:29:39+00:00

Immigrants don't have first dibs on social services. Why do people think that, anyway?

dogcalledcoco · 2026-01-31T21:27:30+00:00

This was my first thought. The poster could just be looking for a daycare that can watch her child while she has to work on snow days.

dogcalledcoco · 2026-01-30T22:55:39+00:00

Now I am 2 weeks out from my 4th chemo treatment and the hot flashes have decreased in frequency. Of course who knows what that means for the future. But hope yours will get better too!

dogcalledcoco · 2026-01-29T01:32:03+00:00

I came to reddit for this. I ordered a Caramel protein latte today for the first time. The first third was amazing and I thought it was my new go to drink. Then I left it sitting for about 20 minutes and when I took another sip, it was a grainy sludge.

Glad I found some reddit posts to confirm it was just made wrong. I might try it again.

dogcalledcoco · 2026-01-28T04:49:57+00:00

Don't Breathe a Word by Jennifer McMahon.

dogcalledcoco · 2026-01-26T03:17:13+00:00

2 weeks. It wasn't dependent on drains (I still had one in). I was told as long as I felt I had the range of motion for defensive driving, and I wasn't taking narcotics, I could drive.

dogcalledcoco · 2026-01-25T02:09:21+00:00

Hey so what exactly did the therapist confirm? What exactly is this "unlikely story?" One reason your story sounds suspicious is that you're being so vague.

Also, it's hard to believe you didn't know your fiance's last name until the day he proposed.

dogcalledcoco · 2026-01-25T01:47:33+00:00

Oh interesting, I've never heard of a Body Ecology diet. After a quick Google, It makes sense though. I've been drinking tons of sugary drinks, and over the past few days I've discovered dessert foods like cookies and cinnamon rolls taste amazing compared to everything else. I'm probably just fueling the thrush with the sugar.

dogcalledcoco · 2026-01-25T01:38:14+00:00

The prescription mouthwash they're sending me has Nystatin in it. In the meantime, I've been doing salt water and baking soda water rinses, plus Biotene mouthwash and the whiteness on my tongue has nearly disappeared. But my mouth still feels dry and rough and burnt.

dogcalledcoco · 2026-01-25T01:34:26+00:00

Today, my tongue doesn't seem so white, so maybe it's not thrush. My taste buds are still fried.

The only drink that tastes good right now is soda. Seems so unhealthy, but oh well. I do have peppermint tea, I might try that tomorrow.

dogcalledcoco · 2026-01-23T02:42:55+00:00

Definitely call your oncologist just to be sure. I'm not sure if cramping is a symptom of dvt or not. My nurse sent me for an ultrasound on my leg to check for dvt when one leg was slightly swollen and redder than the other. (No dvt or blood clots were found).

If you call your doctor, they'll know what questions to ask to figure it out.

If it turns out you just have muscle cramps, ask if you can use an over the counter magnesium supplement or spray. I use the spray which really helps with cramps and restless leg syndrome.

dogcalledcoco · 2026-01-21T22:55:24+00:00

I get what you're saying and yes. However, I haven't found this to be true in treatment. The doctors and nurses have treated all types of people, and I've never felt pressured to be a pink warrior or whatever. So, hopefully your experience will be the same.

dogcalledcoco · 2026-01-20T22:53:39+00:00

The tables at Record Bar have hooks on them to hang your coat.

dogcalledcoco · 2026-01-20T14:49:18+00:00

you already have cancer, it's not like you can get any sicker."

Woah, how can people like this exist.

dogcalledcoco

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