(a) It is the joint responsibility of the Child Welfare (CW) worker and parent(s) to:

• (1) ensure the medical needs of the child in Oklahoma Department of Human Services (OKDHS) custody are met; and
• (2) share all information to maximize the child's health and well-being.

(b) The parent(s) is responsible for his or her child's medical expenses when the child resides with the parent(s), regardless of legal custody. 

• (1) The CW worker informs the parent(s) of available medical resources and refers the parent(s) to the appropriate local OKDHS office to apply for medical assistance.
• (2) At the time the parent(s) applies for medical assistance, the parent(s) must notify the person taking the application of the child's legal status to ensure proper coding in the medical case.
• (3) If the family qualifies for medical assistance, the child in OKDHS or tribal custody remains fee-for-service on the medical case until the child is released from OKDHS or tribal custody.
• (4) Children in their own home eligible for a medical card are eligible for Early Periodic, Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT) services.  Eligibility, based on the parent(s)' income and resources, varies with the specific circumstances of each family.