40 Tex. Admin. Code § 700.892 - What documents must an adoptive parent submit to DFPS to establish initial eligibility for the HCB stipend?

(a) An adoptive parent must submit:

(1) A final adoption order;

(2) Proof of income, such as a W-2 form, verification of earnings statement from an employer, or other reliable source;

(3) Proof of denial of medical assistance benefits under Chapter 32 of the Human Resources Code; and

(4) Proof that the:

(A) Child in question currently has health coverage benefits paid for by the adoptive parent, and the amount of the monthly premium; or

(B) Adoptive parent has obtained a quote for health coverage benefits that will be obtained for the child in question following receipt of the stipend; and

(b) A parent who provides a quote for health care coverage as provided under subsection (a)(4)(B) must provide proof that the parent obtained health care coverage for the child in question within 30 days of the date on which the first HCB stipend payment is issued.

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40 Tex. Admin. Code § 700.892

The provisions of this §700.892 adopted to be effective March 1, 2008, 33 TexReg 1358