40 TAC § 700.320. Eligibility in Medical Facilities before Placement
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Texas Administrative Code › Title 40 SOCIAL SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE › Part 19 DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES › Chapter 700 CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES › 40 TAC § 700.320
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(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.
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