WAC 110-50-0910. Purpose

The licensed caregiver third party liability program: (1) Is established to provide reimbursement coverage to: (a) Those licensed in chapter 74.15 RCW by the department or child placing agencies (CPA), including: (i) Foster parents licensed in chapter 110-148 WAC; and (ii) Licensed kinship caregivers licensed in chapter 110-149 WAC; and (b) Foster parents and licensed kinship caregivers when providing respite; (2) Covers: (a) Damages caused: (i) To third parties, within available funds, including and limited to: (A) Property damages; (B) Personal injuries; and (C) Emergency medical expenses; (ii) Intentionally or unintentionally by children or youth who are in department approved placements; and (iii) Unintentionally by caregivers, as outlined in subsection (1) of this section to third parties; (b) Damages to third parties including and limited to: (i) Property damages; (ii) Personal injuries; and (iii) Emergency medical expenses; (c) Acts of ordinary negligence; and (d) Costs for approved claims, not covered by the caregiver's insurance, up to the total amount the department may pay for the occurrence, per WAC 110-50-0960 ; and (3) Does not cover illegal or deceitful acts taken by the caregivers outlined in subsection (1) of this section.