PPTL 05-22 Information Regarding SOP 224 Reimbursement for PCC Foster Parent Adoptions

CABINET FOR HEALTH AND FAMILY SERVICES DEPARTMENT FOR COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES Division of Protection and Permanency COA Accredited Agency

Ernie Fletcher 275 E. Main Street, 3E-A James W. Holsinger, Jr., M.D. Frankfort, KY 40621 Governor (502) 564-6852 Secretary (502) 564-4653 (FAX) www.chfs.ky.gov

PROTECTION AND PERMANENCY TRANSMITTAL LETTER PPTL 05-22

TO: Service Region Administrators Service Region Administrator Associates Regional Program Specialists Family Services Office Supervisors

FROM: Michelle Sanborn, Director Division of Protection and Permanency

DATE: October 20, 2005

SUBJECT: Information regarding Standard of Practice (SOP) 2.2.4 Reimbursement for Private Child Caring (PCC) Foster Parent Adoptions and 2.5.10 Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

The purpose of this memorandum is to inform staff of the:  Private Child Caring (PCC) agreement amendments effective July 1, 2005 regarding reimbursements for PCC agency foster parent adoptions and subsequent revisions to the reimbursement rates in SOP 2.2.4 Reimbursement for Private Child Care (PCC) Foster Parent Adoptions; and  Social Security Administration’s clarification that Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits are reduced by the amount of the adoption subsidy when the family receives both benefits. When the adoptive family receives SSI benefits on behalf of the child and also receives adoption subsidy, the SSI benefit is reduced not the adoption subsidy. Revision to reflect this clarification is outlined in SOP 2.5.10 Supplemental Security Income (SSI).

There will not be a field review of these SOPs due to the requirements necessitating these revisions. Revisions are effective immediately and supersede all previously issued Standards of Practice or policy regarding these topics. Revisions to SOPs are indicated by red print.

If you have any questions concerning this memorandum, please contact Jeff Wright at [email protected] or (502) 564-6852 (x-4464).

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