Texas Administrative Code
Title 40 - SOCIAL SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE
Part 19 - DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES
Chapter 700 - CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES
Subchapter C - ELIGIBILITY FOR CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES
Section 700.320 - Eligibility in Medical Facilities before Placement
Universal Citation: 40 TX Admin Code ยง 700.320
Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024
(a) A child in a medical facility is eligible for medical assistance only (MAO) if:
(1) The
child meets the general eligibility requirements specified in §
700.316(b)
of this title (relating to General Eligibility Requirements for Foster Care
Assistance); and
(2) DFPS plans to
place the child outside the home in a residential child-care facility or
relative placement as soon as the child leaves the medical facility. DFPS must
proceed with the planned placement unless there is a change in the court order
or some other event occurs that clearly precludes making the
placement.
(b) The child's eligibility for foster care assistance commences on the date DFPS takes possession of the child pursuant to Chapter 262, Texas Family Code.
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