Section 7.53.240. Medical expenses of an adoptive or a guardianship child.

	(a)  A Title IV-E adoption or guardianship subsidy includes automatic Medicaid coverage for the child.  
	(b)  A state adoption or guardianship subsidy does not include automatic Medicaid coverage for the child.  
	(c)  If the adoptive or guardianship family's insurance plan will cover the child for an additional fee, that cost will be considered in determining the amount of a subsidized adoption or guardianship payment, subject to the limit set by AS 25.23.210.  
	(d)  If a child is not eligible for Medicaid, and medical costs are a factor in the individual's ability to adopt or become a guardian, the department will consider the medical need when it determines the subsidy rate under 7 AAC 53.245, subject to the limit set by AS 25.23.210.  
	(e)  If a child is eligible for Medicaid, medical costs, services and treatment available through Medicaid will not be considered by the department when determining the adoption or guardianship subsidy rate under 7 AAC 53.245.  

Authorities

13.26.062;25.23.210;25.23.230;47.14.100;47.14.120

Notes

Reference

7 AAC 53.245

Authority

AS 13.26.062 AS 25.23.210 AS 25.23.230 AS 47.14.100 AS 47.14.120

History

Eff. 7/1/90, Register 114; am 11/16/94, Register 132; am 3/31/2005, Register 173; am 8/1/2015, Register 215