Idaho Administrative Code
Title IDAPA 16 - Health and Welfare, Department of
Rule 16.03.08 - TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR FAMILIES IN IDAHO (TAFI) PROGRAM
Section 16.03.08.122 - ADMINISTRATION OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE TEST
Current through August 31, 2023
A Department approved contractor will administer the substance abuse test. The contractor must have training, through a licensed laboratory, in correct procedures for specimen collection and chain of custody. Specimen collection will be documented including labeling containers to prevent erroneous drug test results. The contractor must perform specimen collection, storage, and transportation to the laboratory site in a manner preventing specimen contamination or adulteration. A licensed laboratory will evaluate specimens. The laboratory will analyze specimens for controlled substances and alcohol. (3-17-22)
01. Specimen Collection Procedures. The contractor must collect the specimen for substance abuse testing with due regard for the privacy of the participant providing the specimen and in a manner preventing substitution or contamination of the specimen. (3-17-22)
02. Test Results. The Department will evaluate the results of the substance abuse test, before notifying the participant of them. The Department will evaluate all positive test results to verify the specimen was collected, transported, and analyzed under proper procedures. The Department will determine if other circumstances caused the positive test result. The Department will review and confirm medical information provided by the applicant. After this evaluation is complete, the Department will notify the participant of the test results. If the test result is positive, the Department will inform the participant of available substance abuse treatment programs, and of the requirement for treatment to be TAFI eligible. (3-17-22)
03. Request for New Test. Within ten (10) calendar days of notice of a positive test result, the participant can request a new test. The participant must notify the Department in writing of the intent to challenge the test results. For those participants approved for TAFI, benefits will continue during the re-test process. (3-17-22)
