Idaho Administrative Code
Title IDAPA 16 - Health and Welfare, Department of
Rule 16.06.01 - CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES
LICENSURE AND REIMBURSEMENT OF ALTERNATE CARE PROVIDERS
Section 16.06.01.484 - ADDITIONAL PAYMENTS TO FAMILY ALTERNATE CARE PROVIDERS
Current through September 2, 2024
For those children who require additional care above room, board, shelter, daily supervision, school supplies, personal incidentals, the Department may pay the family alternate care provider an additional amount to the amount paid under Section 483 of these rules. This family alternate care rate is based upon a ongoing assessment of the child's circumstances that necessitate special rates as well as the care provider's ability, activities, and involvement in addressing those special needs. Additional payment will be made as follows:
01. Lowest Level of Need. Ninety dollars ($90) per month for a child requiring a mild degree of care for documented conditions including:
02. Moderate Level of Need. One hundred fifty dollars ($150) per month for a child requiring a moderate degree of care for documented conditions including:
03. Highest Level of Need. Two hundred forty dollars ($240) per month for a child requiring an extraordinary degree of care for documented conditions including:
04. Reportable Income. Additional payments for more than ten (10) qualified children received during any calendar year must be reported as income to the Internal Revenue Service.
05. Crisis Level of Need. The director or designee may approve enhanced rates for foster parents when there are insufficient foster homes available to meet the needs of children needing placement including sibling groups.
Effective April 17, 2024 (Temporary)
