(a) A child in a medical facility is eligible for medical assistance only (MAO) if:
  (1) The child meets the general eligibility requirements specified in §700.316(b) of this title (relating to General Eligibility Requirements for Foster Care Assistance); and
  (2) DFPS plans to place the child outside the home in a residential child-care facility or relative placement as soon as the child leaves the medical facility. DFPS must proceed with the planned placement unless there is a change in the court order or some other event occurs that clearly precludes making the placement.
(b) The child's eligibility for foster care assistance commences on the date DFPS takes possession of the child pursuant to Chapter 262, Texas Family Code.

Source Note: The provisions of this §700.320 adopted to be effective October 31, 1984, 9 TexReg 5431; amended to be effective November 30, 1991, 16 TexReg 6213; amended to be effective February 1, 1992, 17 TexReg 327; transferred effective September 1, 1992, as published in the Texas Register September 11, 1992, 17 TexReg 6279; amended to be effective September 1, 2007, 32 TexReg 5386; amended to be effective March 1, 2010, 35 TexReg 873; amended to be effective February 12, 2012, 37 TexReg 711