441—98.1 (252E) Definitions.
“Medical support” means either the provision of a health benefit plan, including a group or employment-related or an individual health benefit plan, or a health benefit plan provided pursuant to Iowa Code chapter 514E to meet the medical needs of a dependent and the cost of any premium required by a health benefit plan, or the payment to the obligee of a monetary amount in lieu of a health benefit plan, either of which is an obligation separate from any monetary amount of child support ordered to be paid. Medical support is not alimony.
“Obligee” means a custodial parent or other natural person legally entitled to receive a support payment on behalf of a child.
“Obligor” means a noncustodial parent or other natural person legally responsible for the support of a dependent.
“Reasonable in cost” means that a health insurance is employment-related or other group health insurance regardless of the service delivery mechanism.