Oklahoma Administrative Code
Title 340 - Department of Human Services
Chapter 75 - Child Welfare Services
Subchapter 13 - Other Child Welfare Services and Medical Services for Children in Out-Of-Home Care
Part 7 - MEDICAL SERVICES
Section 340:75-13-82 - Funeral expenses for children
Current through Vol. 42, No. 1, September 16, 2024
(a) The Oklahoma Department of Human Services (DHS) is responsible for funeral and burial expenses and related costs for a child in permanent DHS custody.
(b) When the child is in emergency or temporary DHS custody and in out-of-home placement, DHS determines the parent(s)' or next of kin's ability to assume the cost. When the parent(s) or next-of-kin is unable or unwilling, DHS assumes the responsibility. A maximum reimbursement limit of $4,500 is allowed for the funeral and burial. The parent(s) is responsible for all funeral and burial expenses when the child resides with the parent(s).
(c) When a child in permanent DHS custody has a documented terminal medical diagnosis at the time of adoption finalization, a maximum reimbursement limit of $4,500 is allowed for the funeral and burial.
Added at 19 Ok Reg 2208, eff 6-27-02; Amended at 22 Ok Reg 875, eff 5-12-05
