Section R6-5-6008. Coordination of Benefits

A.      The Department shall determine the possible existence of any primary insurance coverage for all eligible foster children at the time the need for foster care is established. The possible existence of such coverage shall be redetermined at least every six months.

B.       The Department shall request the court to include a statement in its court order requiring parent(s) or guardian of adjudicated children to cooperate with Department of Economic Security in coordinating benefits with any existing health insurance car- rier and to maintain any health insurance coverage presently existing which covers the child(ren).

C.      The Department shall advise the court when parent(s) or guardian of adjudicated children refuse to cooperate with Comprehensive Medical/Dental Program (CMDP) in provid- ing and/or signing appropriate documents required in order to coordinate insurance benefits, or fail to maintain any existing insurance coverage for the child.

D.      In voluntary placements, the parent(s) or guardian must coop- erate with Comprehensive Medical/Dental Program (CMDP) in providing and/or signing appropriate documents required to coordinate health insurance benefits.

E.       In the absence of health insurance coverage, the Department shall determine what additional resources are available to cover medical and dental costs.

Historical Note

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

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