Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 37 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Chapter 37.50 - FOSTER CARE SERVICES AND GUARDIANSHIP SERVICES
Subchapter 37.50.5 - Foster Care Support Services
Rule 37.50.511 - FOSTER CARE SUPPORT SERVICES, RESPITE CARE ALLOWANCE
Universal Citation: MT Admin Rules 37.50.511
Current through Register Vol. 18, September 20, 2024
(1) Any child placed in a licensed youth foster home is eligible for respite care allowance if:
(a) the child is expected to be in placement
for more than 30 days;
(b) the
department is making foster care payments for the child; and
(c) the child is:
(i) developmentally disabled and is either on
a respite care waiting list or is otherwise not eligible for the respite care
program of the developmental disabilities division; or
(ii) "medically demanding", e.g.
non-ambulatory; or
(iii) suffering
from severe emotional problems which are manifested in serious behavior
problems.
(2) The amount of the respite care payment(s) shall not exceed:
(a) $ 20.16 per hour per child for up to 8
continuous hours;
(b) $ 161.28 per
child for more than 8 hours and up to 24 hours.
(3) The amount of respite care payment(s) per child per year shall not exceed 111 hours for each placement.
AUTH: 41-3-1103, 53-2-201, 53-4-111, MCA; IMP: 41-3-1103, 53-4-111, MCA
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