Tribal Affidavit Reimbursement 622-05-45-07

(NEW 9/15/2020 ML #3593)

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Foster parents licensed by the Tribe and approved by the state are subject to reimbursement for the care of the foster children placed in the home eligible to receive state funded Title IV-E payments. The Human Service Zone (county office) working with the Tribe will need various documents completed in order to determine a foster child’s eligibility for Title IV-E reimbursement (See Policy Chapter 447-10). Once a child under the custody of the Tribe is determined Title IV-E eligible, in order to authorize reimbursement, the Human Services Zone must have a copy of:

1. A valid court order,
2. Approved care plan from case management, and
3. A licensed/approved provider.

The Human Service Zone will authorize eligible reimbursement and the Department will issue maintenance payments to licensed/approved foster homes to meet the needs of the child in placement. If a child under the custody of the Tribe does not meet the eligibility criteria for Title IV-E, the Tribe is responsible to reimburse the foster parent. For more information on foster care payments, see Policy Chapter 623-05.