22VAC40-221-50: ADS emergency placement

Enhanced maintenance payments for the initial emergency placement of a child shall be based on a per diem not to exceed $1,600 per month.

1. The department may change the maximum per diem for initial emergency placements upon approval from the State Board of Social Services.

2. The enhanced maintenance payment per diem for the initial emergency placement includes the day the uniform rate assessment tool is administered to determine the on-going enhanced maintenance rate.

3. The rate assessment tool shall be administered within 60 calendar days of the initial emergency placement of a child.