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Idaho Statutes
Idaho Statutes are updated to the website July 1 following the legislative session.
JUVENILE PROCEEDINGS
CHAPTER 25
FEDERAL BENEFITS FOR CHILDREN IN CUSTODY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELFARE
16-2504. prohibited use of federal benefits. (1) If the department is the child’s representative payee, the department shall not use a child’s federal benefits to pay for or reimburse the department or the state of Idaho for any costs of the child’s care, maintenance, supervision, or services.
(2) The department may use such benefits to pay for the child’s unmet needs beyond what the department is obligated, is required, or has agreed to pay.
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