Section R6-5-6004. Eligibility

A.      The Department shall pay or cause to be paid the cost of neces- sary covered services, up to the maximum allowed by the fee schedule, rendered to children who are:

1.        Placed in a licensed foster home or licensed child welfare agency by:

a.        The Department of Economic Security; or

b.        The Department of Corrections; or

c.        The Juvenile Probation Office.

2.        Placed in a licensed receiving foster care facility (shelter care).

3.        Or for whom temporary custody has been awarded to the Department, and who are placed in a hospital for care and treatment.

B.       Children born to an eligible foster child (as defined in subsec- tion (A) of this Section) shall be eligible for payment of rou- tine newborn care and treatment up to and including the third day of life. This period may be extended where the need is established by such persons as the Director shall designate.

C.      Persons under the age of 21 who were placed in a foster family home or institution prior to the age of 18, and who voluntarily

remain in such care and who are currently enrolled in and reg- ularly attending any high school.

Historical Note

Adopted effective March 11, 1977 (Supp. 77-2).

Amended effective March 28, 1978 (Supp. 78-2).

Amended effective May 25, 1979 (Supp. 79-3).