Intake NMD Process

This process only applies in the following situations:

  • A new intake,
  • Reentry to the EFC program (All Re-Entry NMD cases require a new Intake Determination), or
  • Reapplication with a full calendar month break or more,

 

  1. DFCS/JPD
    1. Approves NMD for the Extended Foster Care (EFC) Program.
    2. Forwards the documents to FC Clerical.
  2. FC Clerical
    1. Receives documents.
    2. Completes ID.
    3. Forwards document to Triage.
  3. Triage
    1. Follows Triage process.
    2. Follows current practice for infant supplements when NMDs has an infant.
    3. Makes the determination if it is EFC or Extended Non-Related Legal Guardians. (See Extended Foster Care Benefits handbook chapter.)
    4. Requests case to be assigned to Intake EW when closed more than one full calendar month or NMD Re-entry.
    5. Forwards documents to designated FC clerical for app reg and case assignment.
  4. Designated FC clerical
    1. Receives documents.
    2. Completes app reg for FC and MC (if necessary).
    3. Assigns case to Intake.
    4. Forwards documents to assigned Intake EW.
  5. Intake EW
    1. Receives request.
    2. Verifies all NMDs documents are received.
      1. if Eligibility Cleared, then 
        1. Reviews documents including Termination of Dependency, closed Kin-GAP or AAP case.
        2. Emails copy of SOC 158A and request to add provider to “FC Providers” in-box when SILP is requested.
          1. If the SILP payee is not the NMD or a facility, a copy of the SOC 157A must be included with the SOC 158A in the request.

          2. Note: Non-dependent NRLG are not eligible for SILPs.

        3. When provider has been added:
          1. Follows Intake Benefits processing.
            1. Makes sure absent parent page is updated.

            2. Note: NMDs are exempt for child support enforcement.

      2. If the packet is incomplete (missed by Triage), then returns to Triage.
      3. If after triage review, new information is received, then
        1. Contacts assigned SW/PO as appropriate for missing information.
        2. Follows Escalation process as necessary.

Related Topics

Triage/Intake