8-141. Definitions; exception A. In this article, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. " Adoption subsidy" means a grant that is provided to a child with special needs and that has been applied for through the department. 2. " Agency" means the department or a child welfare agency that is authorized in its license issued […]
8-142. Adoption subsidy program; funding; claims; limitation A. The department shall establish and administer an ongoing program of subsidized adoption. Adoption subsidies shall be provided from monies appropriated to the department or made available to it from other sources. B. The department shall not pay claims for a special services subsidy that are submitted more […]
8-142.01. Adoption subsidy program; hospital reimbursement A. Notwithstanding section 8-144, subsection B, for inpatient hospital admissions and outpatient hospital services on or after March 1, 1993, the department shall reimburse a hospital according to the rates established by the Arizona health care cost containment system pursuant to section 36-2903.01, subsection G. B. The department shall […]
8-143. Eligibility for subsidies; rate A. The following persons may apply to the department to have the adoption of a child subsidized: 1. Foster parents who are interested in adopting a child in their home. 2. Permanent guardians who are appointed for a child pursuant to chapter 4, article 12 of this title. 3. Other […]
8-144. Subsidy agreement; duration; amount; periodic review; confidentiality A. The family entering into subsidized adoption and the department shall sign a subsidy agreement that contains a provision for periodic review as provided in subsection D of this section before the final decree of adoption is issued, except as provided in subsection B of this section. […]
8-145. Appeals An order denying, reducing or terminating a subsidy shall be appealable pursuant to title 41, chapter 6, article 6 and chapter 14, article 3.
