Chapter 259A — Program Administration

259A.01 Definitions Defines key terms used in the adoption assistance chapter, including adopted child, adoption assistance agreement, … 259A.05 Program Administration The commissioner of human services administers the adoption assistance program, including establishing eligibility … 259A.10 Eligibility Requirements Sets out the eligibility requirements for adoption assistance, including that the child must meet the definition of a … 259A.12 No New Execution of Adoption Assistance Agreements New adoption assistance agreements may not be executed under certain older program provisions that have been superseded … 259A.15 Establishment of Adoption Assistance Eligibility Describes the process for establishing adoption assistance eligibility, including the required documentation and the … 259A.20 Benefits and Payments Describes the types of benefits available through adoption assistance, which may include monthly cash payments, medical … 259A.25 Determination of Adoption Assistance Benefits and Payment Explains how the amount of adoption assistance payments is determined, including factors considered and the negotiation … 259A.30 Reporting Responsibilities Adoptive parents receiving adoption assistance must report certain changes in circumstances, such as changes in the … 259A.35 Termination of Agreement An adoption assistance agreement ends when the child turns 18 (or 21 if the child has a disability), when the adoptive … 259A.40 Assignment of Adoption Assistance Agreement If an adopted child is placed with a new adoptive family after the original adoption dissolves, the adoption assistance … 259A.45 Extension of Adoption Assistance Agreement Adoption assistance agreements can be extended beyond the normal termination date in certain circumstances, particularly … 259A.50 Overpayments of Adoption Assistance If adoptive parents receive adoption assistance payments they were not entitled to, the commissioner can recover the … 259A.55 Appeals and Fair Hearings Adoptive families can appeal decisions about adoption assistance eligibility, benefit amounts, or termination through … 259A.65 Interstate Compact on Adoption and Medical Assistance Minnesota participates in the Interstate Compact on Adoption and Medical Assistance, which ensures that children adopted … 259A.70 This section has been repealed or is reserved. 259A.75 Reimbursement of Certain Agency Costs; Purchase of Service Contracts and Tribal Customary Adoptions The commissioner may reimburse agencies for certain costs related to special needs adoptions and may enter into …