INSTRUCTIONS TO STAFF 340:75-15-106
Revised 6-1-07
1. Post placement services. The adoption specialist:
(1) assists the adoptive parent(s) in developing his or her strengths and decision-making skills regarding parenting the child;
(2) helps the family understand adoption-related issues during the post placement period and after finalization of the adoption. The adoptive parent(s) is encouraged to access services:
(A) during the post placement period to aid in the adjustment of the child and family; and
(B) after legal finalization, if needed; and
(3) refers the adoptive family to a support group during the adoptive family preparation and assessment process. If the family is not involved with a support group prior to placement, the family is referred when the child is placed in the home.
2. Medical and psychological assistance.
(1) If the adoptive family requests medical assistance, the adoption specialist sends Form 04AN001E, Adoption Assistance Application, and Form 08MA002E, SoonerCare Health Benefits Application, to Children and Family Services Division Adoption Assistance Section.
(2) To receive approval for psychological services provision, the provider submits to Oklahoma Health Care Authority:
(A) Form HCA-12-A, Prior Authorization Request, with effective date, projected frequency, and time span;
(B) a description of the necessity for psychological treatment; and
(C) any evaluation information the psychologist may have.