Section R6-5-6009. Identification Card

A.      The Department shall issue, or cause to be issued, an identifi- cation card for each eligible foster child.

B.       The caseworker shall apply for an identification card for the eligible foster child.

C.      The Department shall immediately upon placement inform the foster care provider in writing that the identification card is not transferable and that the card is to be used only for medical/ dental covered services for the foster child whose name appears on the card only so long as said foster child shall remain eligible under this Program.

D.      The foster care provider shall be given oral and written instructions regarding the use of the identification card when procuring medical and dental care for the eligible foster child.

E.       When an eligible foster child is terminated from foster care, the foster care provider shall immediately return the identifica- tion card to the Department.

F.       The foster care provider shall return the identification card to the Department seven days from the date an eligible foster child runs away from the foster care provider.

Historical Note

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