Section 388-27-0180. If the adoptive family resides in or moves to another state, how is the child’s participation in the adoption support services affected?

If the adoptive family resides in or moves to another state the child's participation in the adoption support program is affected as follows:

(1) Social services (Title XX) become the responsibility of the new state of residence.

(2) Medical benefits (Title XIX medicaid) remain the responsibility of Washington state if the child is not eligible for federal Title IV-E adoption assistance. However, Washington state is no longer responsible if the child becomes eligible for the resident state's Title XIX program through the Interstate Compact on Adoption and medical assistance or other eligibility factors.

(3) Title XIX medicaid benefits become the responsibility of the resident state if the child receives Title IV-E adoption assistance.

(4) Medicaid benefits included in Washington state's medicaid plan, but not included in the resident state's plan, must remain the responsibility of Washington state and subject to Washington state plan limits.

(5) Washington state remains responsible for any cash payments made to the adoptive parent(s) on behalf of the child or any nonmedicaid counseling that has been preauthorized by the adoption support program per WAC 388-27-0245.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 74.13.031. WSR 01-08-045, § 388-27-0180, filed 3/30/01, effective 4/30/01.]

RCW 74.13.031. WSR 01-08-045, § 388-27-0180, filed 3/30/01, effective 4/30/01.

Rules

388-27-0245,