I’m looking for information on payment of conservatorships
and guardianships.
Are there certain situations where the Social Service agency
is responsible to pay for the service and others where they are not?
We have a contract for services so when we refer for
services I understand we should pay.
What about those situations where a family may petition the
court with no Social Services?
Is there a situation where the courts should be paying these
bills?
Thanks
Lisa
Lisa Stadler
Accounting and Collections Supervisor
Rice County Social Services
507-384-6438
2 comments:
As per Brown Co's DD Supervisor.....
Mn Statutes 524.5 govern this as a mandated service. Our contracts indicate we have identified a need for guardianship/conservatorship services and related services for indigent persons vulnerable due to mental illness, chemical dependency or developmental disabilities. We must be involved in the decision that the person requires a guardian/conservator and determine they are indigent. We would not take a case if the family petitions without our involvement or support. A contracted agency does not work with a family and expect payment from us without consulting with us first for approval.
Certain filing fees or attorney fees can be paid by the court if the client is indigent and files “in forma pauperis”. However, I do not believe the court pays for actual services to a guardian/conservator.
In Sherburne County, the courts have paid for guardianship services to an agency acting as guardian.
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