Section 16.07.37.284 - ADDITIONAL PAYMENTS TO FAMILY ALTERNATE CARE PROVIDERSFor those children who, as determined by the Department, require additional care above room, board, shelter, daily supervision, school supplies, and personal incidentals, the Department may pay the family alternate care provider an additional amount to that paid according to IDAPA 16.06.01, "Child and Family Services." The family alternate care rate is based upon a continuous ongoing assessment of the child's circumstances that necessitate special rates as well as the care provider's ability, activities, and involvement in addressing those special needs.
01.Lowest Level of Need. A child requiring a mild degree of care for documented conditions receives the lowest level of additional payments for the following: a. Chronic medical problems;b. Frequent, time-consuming transportation needs;c. Behaviors requiring extra supervision and control; andd. Need for preparation for independent living.02.Moderate Level of Need. A child requiring a moderate degree of care for documented conditions receives the moderate level of additional payments for the following: a. Ongoing major medical problems;b. Behaviors that require immediate action or control; andc. Alcohol or other substance use disorder.03.Highest Level of Need. A child requiring an extraordinary degree of care for documented conditions receives the highest level of additional payments for the following: a. Serious emotional or behavioral disorder that requires continuous supervision;b. Severe developmental disability; andc. Severe physical disability such as quadriplegia.04.Reportable Income. Additional payments for more than ten (10) qualified children received during any calendar year must be reported as income to the Internal Revenue Service.Idaho Admin. Code r. 16.07.37.284