Alaska Administrative Code - Title 7 - Department of Family and Community Services regulations re: Reimbursement rates for emergency shelter care in foster homes

This filing adopts new regulations governing reimbursement rates for emergency shelter care provided in licensed foster homes across Alaska. The rules establish that an emergency placement rate is 125 % of the base rate for the child’s age range, adjusted for geographic differentials, plus an additional $40 per day. The emergency rate may be applied for a maximum of ten days when a child is placed with less than 24‑hour notice. Only foster homes that hold a specialization for emergency shelter care under AAC 7 67.400‑67.410 are eligible. The regulations become effective on November 26 2026 and are codified as 7 AAC 53.040. Stakeholders must ensure licensure compliance and understand the new reimbursement calculations. • Applies to all licensed foster homes in Alaska with emergency‑shelter specialization. • Reimbursement = 125 % of base rate + $40/day, adjusted for geography. • Maximum claim period: 10 days per emergency placement. • Effective date: 11/26/2026; published in Register 260, Jan 2027. • No additional appropriations required; the rule is administrative.