Idaho § 16-2502
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 16-2502, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16-2502.
federal benefits provided to children in the legal custody of the department - eligibility determinations. (1) Within sixty (60) days after a child enters the department’s legal custody, and annually thereafter, the department shall determine whether the child is currently receiving or eligible to receive federal benefits administered by the social security administration or the department of veterans affairs, including survivor benefits or dependent benefits.
(2) If it is determined that a child in the legal custody of the department is already receiving federal benefits, the department shall:
(a) In consultation with the child and the child’s attorney, identify the child’s representative payee consistent with federal law; or
(b) Apply to become the child’s representative payee if no other suitable candidate is available.
(3) If the department determines that the child is eligible for federal benefits, the department shall:
(a) Apply for those benefits on behalf of the child; and
(b) If no other candidate is available, apply to become the child’s representative payee.
[16-2502, added 2026, ch. 31, sec. 1, p. 132.]
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 16-2502
What does Idaho Statutes § 16-2502 cover?
Section 16-2502 is part of the Idaho Statutes, the codified statutory law of Idaho. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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