Types And Amounts Of Guardianship Assistance

01. Nonrecurring Expenses. The department will reimburse the cost, up to two thousand dollars ($2,000) of nonrecurring expenses associated with obtaining legal guardianship of a child eligible for Title IV-E or state-funded guardianship assistance. Financial assistance for legal fees may be provided regardless of the legal guardian’s state of residence. (7-1-25) 02. Monthly Cash Payment. The cash payment for Title IV-E or state-funded guardianship assistance may not exceed the published foster care rate a child would receive if living in family foster care in Idaho. Monthly cash payments are prospective only. There will be no retroactive benefits or payments. (7-1-25) 03. Title XIX Medicaid. (7-1-25) a. A child eligible for Title IV-E guardianship assistance is eligible for Medicaid in the state where the child resides. (7-1-25) b. A child eligible for state-funded guardianship assistance living in Idaho is eligible for Medicaid benefits. If the legal guardian moves to another state, they will be required to apply for Medicaid for the child in the new state of residency. (7-1-25)