What is a post-finalization adoption subsidy?
Some children do not qualify for a subsidy when they are adopted. If these children are diagnosed after finalization with a pre-existing condition that was not known to the parent at the time of finalization, a state-funded subsidy with New York State Medical may be approved, starting the date of district approval, and after diagnosis. Parents who adopt a child without a subsidy and feel the child has developed a qualifying condition are encouraged to ask about eligibility as soon as the condition is known.
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