Child Physical Abuse Forensic Examination Program (CPAFE)

The Child Physical Abuse Forensic Examination (CPAFE) Program was established to cover the cost of the professional fee for SAFE-CARE providers who:

• perform a forensic examination to collect and preserve evidence on children under 18 years of age who have been a victim of physical abuse in Missouri; or
• provide a case review of previously gathered photographs, medical records, or investigative information provided by a multi-disciplinary team on children under 18 years of age who have been a victim of physical abuse in Missouri.

Medical professionals are required to bill the Child Physical Abuse Program as a “payor of first resort” for reasonable charges incurred during the forensic examination. Professional fee charges shall not be billed to other payment resources, such as the patient’s parent or guardian, health insurance, Medicaid, or Medicare. Charges for medical procedures, facility fees, supplies, laboratory/radiology tests, court preparation or court testimony are not eligible for reimbursement. For more details, please follow the link to the program statute and rules.

• Fact Sheet
• Guidelines For Providers

Related Links

• Missouri Attorney General’s Office
• MOVANS
• National Payment Resources for SAFE Exams
• Safe At Home
• Sexual Assault Forensic Examination Tracking System (SAFETrack)
• Victim Services