Alabama Administrative Code Chapter 660-5-23 — Services to Unmarried Parents and Their Children - a Preventive/Supportive Service

660 Alabama Department of Human Resources

Ala. Admin. Code r. 660-5-23-.01 Definition Of Services To Unmarried Parents And_Their Children

Casework and counseling for unmarried mothers and alleged fathers, inclusive of planning for themselves and the child and assisting with securing and/or arranging for living arrangements, medical care and hospitalization. The Department of Human Resources has responsibility to provide services to unmarried parents and their children when needed. Certain licensed voluntary agencies provide these services also.

History

• Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, Title 38, Chapters 2 and 7; Title XX of the Social Security Act, 42 U. S.C. 1397.
• Effective October 11, 1983.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 660-5-23-.02 Payments Authorized

(1) Payment for the cost of maternity care in a licensed maternity home for an unmarried expectant mother who needs such services can be authorized provided she meets the following two conditions:

(a) The unmarried mother appears to have conflict about future plans for her child. Full recognition is given to the fact that the mother may change her plans at any time.

(b) There are insufficient resources available to the expectant mother to provide such care.

(2) Payment for services may also be authorized for the expectant mother who is married when the circumstances warrant the provision of such services.

(3) When warranted, expenses may be authorized for an unmarried mother in a licensed hospital other than a maternity home and for payment to a licensed physician. Payment for hospitalization and physician is not to exceed the amount paid through Medicaid for similar services.

(4) Payment in some instances may be made for maternity care in another state. Such arrangements must have the permission of the State Department of Human Resources.

(5) Payment may be authorized for an unmarried mother to receive care in an approved boarding home.

(6) The Department cannot assist clients in obtaining abortion services without a court order. In providing other services, Department personnel may refer clients to physicians or the Health Department for information on family planning, birth control alternatives and abortions. They may also provide counseling in regard to financial aid available should the mother decide to keep the child and the option of placing the child for adoption.

History

• Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, Title 38, Chapters 2 and 7; Title XX of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. 1397.
• Effective October 11, 1983. Permanent amendment effective November 9, 1988. 5-23-2