Category 80 - Extra Supervision 623-05-30-40

(Revised 2/17/17 ML #3493)

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A Category 80, Code 81, irregular payment may be considered if a child requires extra one-on-one supervision in residential child care facility/ group home (RCCF). The irregular payment option is specific for a limited period of time to stabilize or transition the child to a setting that may better address the child’s needs.

 

Prior to considering a request for extra supervision in a RCCF, the foster care case manager must thoroughly review the situation to ensure that the current setting is indeed an appropriate care situation for the child for the time being.

 

The Child & Family Team, Regional Supervisor, and Children & Family Services Foster Care Administrator must approve the irregular payment prior to payment authorization. Approval is for a specified one-on-one caregiver, for a set amount of hours per day at a specified rate, and for a limited period of time. This irregular payment option is rarely used, but available in special, limited circumstances. The approval must be placed in the eligibility file for auditing purposes.