40 Tex. Admin. Code § 700.320
Eligibility in Medical Facilities before Placement
Effective Feb 12, 201237 TexReg 711Source Note: The provisions of this §700.320 adopted to be effective October 31, 1984, 9 TexReg 5431; amended to be effective November 30, 1991, 16 TexReg 6213; amended to be effective February 1, 1992, 17 TexReg 327; transferred effective September 1, 1992, as published in the Texas Register September 11, 1992, 17 TexReg 6279; amended to be effective September 1, 2007, 32 TexReg 5386; amended to be effective March 1, 2010, 35 TexReg 873; amended to be effective February 12, 2012, 37 TexReg 711.Texas Secretary of State
(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.
Source Note:The provisions of this §700.320 adopted to be effective October 31, 1984, 9 TexReg 5431; amended to be effective November 30, 1991, 16 TexReg 6213; amended to be effective February 1, 1992, 17 TexReg 327; transferred effective September 1, 1992, as published in the Texas Register September 11, 1992, 17 TexReg 6279; amended to be effective September 1, 2007, 32 TexReg 5386; amended to be effective March 1, 2010, 35 TexReg 873; amended to be effective February 12, 2012, 37 TexReg 711.