Maine Revised Statutes
Subchapter 7: CARE OF CHILD IN CUSTODY
22 §4063-A. Medical and psychological examination; provision of medical information

§4063-A. Medical and psychological examination; provision of medical information
1.  Physical examination required.  The department shall ensure that a child ordered into its custody receives a medical examination by a licensed physician or nurse practitioner within 10 working days after the department's custody of the child commences.  
[PL 2019, c. 162, §1 (AMD).]
2.  Psychological assessment.  If the physician or nurse practitioner who performs a physical examination pursuant to subsection 1 determines that a psychological assessment of the child is appropriate, the department shall ensure that an appointment is obtained for such an assessment within 30 days of the physical examination.  
[PL 1991, c. 194 (NEW).]
3.  Medical, dental, educational and behavioral assessment reimbursable.  The department shall provide for reimbursement under MaineCare for a comprehensive medical, dental, educational and behavioral assessment, which includes obtaining relevant records, when a child enters the custody of the department. The department shall adopt routine technical rules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A to implement this subsection.  
[PL 2019, c. 162, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 194 (NEW). PL 2019, c. 162, §1 (AMD).

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