SECTION 340:75-13-82. Funeral expenses for children

(a)   The Oklahoma Department of Human Services (DHS) is responsible for funeral and burial expenses and related costs for a child in permanent DHS custody.

(b)   When the child is in emergency or temporary DHS custody and in out-of-home placement, DHS determines the parent(s)' or next of kin's ability to assume the cost. When the parent(s) or next-of-kin is unable or unwilling, DHS assumes the responsibility. A maximum reimbursement limit of $4,500 is allowed for the funeral and burial. The parent(s) is responsible for all funeral and burial expenses when the child resides with the parent(s).

(c)   When a child in permanent DHS custody has a documented terminal medical diagnosis at the time of adoption finalization, a maximum reimbursement limit of $4,500 is allowed for the funeral and burial.

[Source: Added at 19 Ok Reg 2208, eff 6-27-02; Amended at 22 Ok Reg 875, eff 5-12-05; Amended at 37 Ok Reg 1850, eff 9-15-20]