K. Court Orders for Medical Services
If a health care professional has been consulted regarding a health care service, procedure, or treatment for a child in DFPS conservatorship, a court must make findings in the record supporting its decision if the court declines to follow the recommendation of the health care professional. Tex. Fam. Code ยง 266.005.
Special Issue: If the child needs a service not covered by Medicaid, the judge may order that a physician assess the need for the service, if that has not already been done. Also, the judge may order the service and DFPS will seek that service through a private pay contract. When entering orders for services that are not covered by Medicaid, a judge might consider drafting an order that provides DFPS the maximum flexibility in contracting because a particular provider may not be in the position to fulfill the contract as dictated by the court order. Also, a copy of the signed order should be sent via fax to Superior at 1-866-702-4837. |