Is a parent not paying for a minor's health bill something to get the law involved with?

A 17 year child has had some issues with her period that she shouldnt be having....like having it last waaaaaay longer than it is supposed. she has gone to get some tests done, but she had to pay for them herself. her mother claims that she doesnt have the money to pay or put her on the mother's insurance. the mother wont take the daughter to the healath clinic as of right now. the daughter tried to get an appointment one day and the mother said she couldnt take off work to take her.....


the mother still hasnt called the health clinic to set one, she says the daughter needs to do it.


daughter is really worried something might be wrong with her.


what do u think?Is a parent not paying for a minor's health bill something to get the law involved with?
unless their is an obvious serious condition with the health of the child which the parent is neglecting the law will not be of much helpIs a parent not paying for a minor's health bill something to get the law involved with?
why is she not covered on the work health plan? that would be 1st issue with the mother......she has medical via work and her child is in pain with problems and the mother is NOT covering them.





Under the age of 18 any bills incurred by the child would fall to the parent but then if the mother does not authorise it then the child is stuck.





Maybe it would help to get another adult involved as the mother seems to be a bit selfish IMO.





regards
Daughter is a minor and can't consent to medical treatment anyway, so the mother MUST be involved. The mother has a legal duty to tend to the medical needs of her children.
Tell daughter to go by herself to a free clinic. She doesn't need her mother's permission to health care.





ASIDE FROM DANIEL'S LEGALLY INCORRECT replay, the reason the mother of her friend has stopped taking her is because of legal liability.





The fact remains, the child has a constitutional right to health case decisions without interference of a third party.





She needs to take herself to planned parenthood. PERIOD!
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO...that's a tough one, mom may NOT have the money BUT the daughter needs care





http://www.healthychildcaretexas.org/
I think the daughter needs to get a friend to take her or a friend's mother if she believes something is wrong. Tell the girl to call her county or city family/health services. They can help her figure out how to get medical care if she needs it. She is probably eligible for a number of programs.


Good luck!
barbarians


child health care should be free
great story but at 17 the girl needs to be taking care of herself...if she can get to the mall I'm sure she can get to the Dr..... and yes a parent not paying needs the police/court to remind them...
I think that you, as the daughter, ought to make your appointment with the Health Clinic (ie, Family Planning, where it is free) and take the bus there. Are you even certain your Mom has health insurance? No one in my family did when I lived at home.





Contact Family Planning, then get yourself to your appointment. Easy, easy.





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