Resource parent may become payee of certain benefits provided to the child. The resource parent may opt to receive an Oklahoma Human Services (OKDHS) foster care maintenance payment or a Social Security benefit payment for which the child is eligible. Upon application, the resource parent with whom the child in OKDHS custody has lived continuously for at least twelve months may become the payee to receive the child's Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Administration (SSA) benefits.

Added at 24 Ok Reg 1323, eff 6-1-07

Amended at 25 Ok Reg 1335, eff 6-1-08

Amended at 26 Ok Reg 1282, eff 6-1-09

Amended at 30 Ok Reg 839, eff 7-1-13

Amended at 35 Ok Reg 1695, eff 9-17-18

Amended at 37 Ok Reg 1850, eff 9-15-20

Amended at 39 Ok Reg 1803, eff 9-15-22