| Step |
Action |
By |
| 1 |
Determine if Title IV-E
eligibility existed at the time the child was initially placed. This is established by reviewing form DCF-550 filed in the
case record.
|
Eligibility Specialist |
| 2 |
Determine
if the child is eligible for SSI payments |
Social Worker |
| 3 |
Complete
DCF-416 to determine if the child meets the special needs criteria.
|
Social Worker |
| 4 |
Complete DCF-552 and submit to
the Eligibility Specialist to determine Title IV-E eligibility
|
Social Worker |
| 5 |
Complete DCF-418-I.
Adoptive parent(s) signature(s) and a Department authorized agent's
signature are required.
|
Social Worker |
| Note: If the
child was initially Title IV-E ineligible, the child is not and never will
be Title IV-E eligible for the Adoption Assistance Program unless the
child is eligible for SSI at the time the adoption is initiated. (This
does not affect the child's eligibility for subsidy under the state
program.)
Any child found to be Title IV-E eligible for either the foster care
maintenance payment or the Adoption Assistance Program is eligible for
benefits under the Title XIX Medical Assistance Program. |
