Ind. Code § 12-15-13-0.1 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 15 / Chapter 13 / Section 12-15-13-0.1
Application of certain amendments to chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 0.1. The amendments made to this chapter apply as follows:

(1) The amendments made to section 1 of this chapter by P.L.257-1996 apply to provider claims for payment under the Medicaid program under this article after March 31, 1996.

(2) The addition of section 1.5 of this chapter by P.L.257-1996 applies to provider claims for payment under the Medicaid program under this article after March 31, 1996.

As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.266.
Ind. Code § 12-7-2.1-188 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 7 / Chapter 2.1 / Section 12-7-2.1-188
"Housing with services establishment"
Status: in_force

Sec. 188. "Housing with services establishment", for purposes of IC 12-10-5.5, IC 12-10-11.5, and IC 12-10-15, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-10-15-3.

As added by P.L.145-2026, SEC.63.
Ind. Code § 12-20-4-14 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 20 / Chapter 4 / Section 12-20-4-14
Construction of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. This chapter does not limit the reasonable number of employees who may be engaged in any processing of work as provided by law.

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-2-2-11.]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 12-27-8-3 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 27 / Chapter 8 / Section 12-27-8-3
Administrative remedies
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. A violation of rights recognized by this article may be remedied by an appropriate administrative action, including the following:

(1) Disciplinary action against an employee.

(2) Withdrawal of certification, license, or funding of a service provider.

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-14-1.6-10(2).]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.21.
Ind. Code § 12-21-9-6 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 21 / Chapter 9 / Section 12-21-9-6
Sources of funds; investment; nonreverting fund; appropriation
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) The fund consists of:

(1) money received from state or federal grants or programs; and

(2) gifts, money, and donations received from any other source, including transfers from other funds or accounts.

(b) The treasurer of state shall invest the money in the fund not currently needed to meet the obligations of the fund in the same manner as other public money may be invested. Interest that accrues from these investments shall be deposited in the fund.

(c) Money in the fund at the end of a state fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund.

(d) Money in the fund is continuously appropriated for purposes of this chapter.

As added by P.L.152-2024, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 12-20-20-1 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 20 / Chapter 20 / Section 12-20-20-1
Certification, audit, and payment of claim
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) If a township trustee, as administrator of township assistance, grants township assistance to an indigent individual or to any other person or agency on a township assistance order as provided by law or obligates the township for an item properly payable from township assistance money, the claim against the township must be:

(1) itemized and sworn to as provided by law;

(2) accompanied by the original township assistance order, which must be itemized and signed; and

(3) checked with the records of the township trustee, as administrator of township assistance, and audited and certified by the township trustee.

(b) The township trustee shall pay claims against the township for township assistance in the same manner that other claims against the township are paid. The township trustee, when authorized to pay claims directly to vendors, shall pay a claim within forty-five (45) days. The township trustee shall pay the claim from:

(1) any balance standing to the credit of the township against which the claim is filed; or

(2) from any other available fund from which advancements can be made to the township for that purpose.

(c) A township assistance claim for prepaid electric service shall be paid in accordance with IC 12-20-16-3.5.

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-2-1-31(a), (b).]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.145-1993, SEC.1; P.L.101-2000, SEC.1; P.L.73-2005, SEC.91; P.L.134-2016, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 12-15-16-5 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 15 / Chapter 16 / Section 12-15-16-5
Implementation; federal approval; termination of implementation
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) The office may not implement this chapter, IC 12-15-17, IC 12-15-18, IC 12-15-19, or IC 12-15-20 until the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has issued its approval of the amended state plan for medical assistance.

(b) The office may determine not to continue to implement this chapter, IC 12-15-17, IC 12-15-18, IC 12-15-19, and IC 12-15-20 if federal financial participation is not available.

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: P.L.112-1991, SEC.7(b), (c), (d).]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.277-1993(ss), SEC.74; P.L.156-1995, SEC.3; P.L.126-1998, SEC.8; P.L.66-2002, SEC.7; P.L.216-2025, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 12-7-2.1-261 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 7 / Chapter 2.1 / Section 12-7-2.1-261
"Primary business"
Status: in_force

Sec. 261. "Primary business", for purposes of IC 12-13-14, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-13-14-1.

As added by P.L.145-2026, SEC.63.
Ind. Code § 12-20-25-35 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 20 / Chapter 25 / Section 12-20-25-35
Control board report to county fiscal body; adoption or rejection of financial plan; inclusion of income tax
Status: in_force

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2028. See also following version of this section, effective 7-1-2028.

Sec. 35. (a) The control board shall report the following to the county fiscal body:

(1) The audit findings of the management committee.

(2) The financial plan adopted under section 33 of this chapter.

(b) Not more than thirty (30) days after notice, the county fiscal body shall adopt one (1) of the following:

(1) An ordinance adopting the financial plan adopted by the control board.

(2) An ordinance rejecting the financial plan adopted by the control board.

(c) Notwithstanding IC 6-3.6-3, if:

(1) the financial plan adopted under section 33 of this chapter includes a local income tax rate; and

(2) the fiscal body adopts an ordinance adopting the financial plan under subsection (b);

the local income tax rate is imposed at the rate adopted in the financial plan. Subject to the requirements of this chapter and notwithstanding that the local income tax council may be the adopting body specified in IC 6-3.6-3-1, the county fiscal body, rather than the local income tax council, has the authority granted to a local income tax council by IC 6-3.6-3 as long as the local income tax rate imposed under this chapter remains in effect.

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-2-14-30.]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.197-2016, SEC.104.
Ind. Code § 12-20-16-13 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 20 / Chapter 16 / Section 12-20-16-13
Processing purchased and donated materials for township assistance; gardens
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. (a) The township trustee, as administrator of township assistance, may process at the expense of the township materials provided by charitable or governmental agencies to provide any item of township assistance if the expense of the processing is less than the cost of the finished product.

(b) The township trustee, as administrator of township assistance, may buy materials and supplies of any item of relief and may process the materials for township assistance purposes.

(c) The township trustee, as administrator of township assistance, may buy garden seeds and plant and maintain gardens for township assistance purposes.

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-2-1-36 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.73-2005, SEC.79.
Ind. Code § 12-15-35-7 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 15 / Chapter 35 / Section 12-15-35-7
"Drug-drug interaction" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. As used in this chapter, "drug-drug interaction" means an occurrence in which at least two (2) drugs taken by a recipient leads to clinically significant toxicity that:

(1) is characteristic of one (1) or any of the drugs present; or

(2) leads to the interference with the effectiveness of one (1) or any of the drugs.

As added by P.L.75-1992, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 12-15-32-7 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 15 / Chapter 32 / Section 12-15-32-7
Rules; functioning level of resident; personal allowance
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. The secretary may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to do the following:

(1) Establish criteria based on the functioning level of the residents.

(2) Determine the personal allowance to which each resident is entitled.

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-7.3-4(b).]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 12-17.6-9-8 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 17.6 / Chapter 9 / Section 12-17.6-9-8
Limitation of provisions to ensure eligibility for federal financial participation
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. If it is established that a provision of this chapter causes the program to be ineligible for federal financial participation, the provision is limited or restricted to the extent that is essential to make the program eligible for federal financial participation.

As added by P.L.273-1999, SEC.177.
Ind. Code § 12-26-6-1 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 26 / Chapter 6 / Section 12-26-6-1
90 day commitment of individuals who are mentally ill and either dangerous or gravely disabled
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. An individual who is alleged to be mentally ill and either dangerous or gravely disabled may be committed to a facility for not more than ninety (90) days under this chapter.

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-14-9.1-8 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 12-7-2.1-36 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 7 / Chapter 2.1 / Section 12-7-2.1-36
"Basic services"
Status: in_force

Sec. 36. "Basic services", for purposes of IC 12-10-17.1, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-10-17.1-4.

As added by P.L.145-2026, SEC.63.
Ind. Code § 12-28-3-6 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 28 / Chapter 3 / Section 12-28-3-6
Statute of limitations
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. Any proceedings under this chapter must begin within one (1) year after the flight referred to in this chapter.

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-13-9-5.]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.22.
Ind. Code § 12-17.6-6-3 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 17.6 / Chapter 6 / Section 12-17.6-6-3
Ineligibility to participate in program
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. In addition to any sanction imposed on a provider under section 2 of this chapter, a provider convicted of an offense under IC 35-43-5 relating to the program is ineligible to participate in the program for ten (10) years after the conviction.

As added by P.L.273-1999, SEC.177. Amended by P.L.174-2021, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 12-15-37-1 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 15 / Chapter 37 / Section 12-15-37-1
Review of Medicaid recipient populations
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The Indiana department of health, with guidance and input from the office, shall review Medicaid recipient populations to determine which populations might benefit from transfer to an insurance product. Populations to review include participants in:

(1) the IMPACT program; and

(2) certain geographic populations, including rural populations;

to determine the fiscal and other effects of a demonstration project established for the benefit of these recipients.

As added by P.L.93-1995, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.56-2023, SEC.102.
Ind. Code § 12-10-17.1-19 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 10 / Chapter 17.1 / Section 12-10-17.1-19
Demonstration projects; research
Status: in_force

Sec. 19. The division may:

(1) initiate demonstration projects to test new ways of providing attendant care services; and

(2) research ways to best provide attendant care services in urban and rural areas.

As added by P.L.141-2006, SEC.44.
Ind. Code § 12-15-8.5-6 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 15 / Chapter 8.5 / Section 12-15-8.5-6
Effect of notice of lien; duration of lien
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) Beginning on the date on which a notice of lien is recorded in the office of the county recorder under section 5 of this chapter, the notice of lien:

(1) constitutes due notice of a lien against the Medicaid recipient's real property for any amount then recoverable and any amount that becomes recoverable under this article; and

(2) gives a specific lien in favor of the office on the Medicaid recipient's interest in the real property.

(b) The lien continues from the date of filing the lien until the lien:

(1) is satisfied; or

(2) is released.

As added by P.L.178-2002, SEC.81. Amended by P.L.224-2003, SEC.73.
Ind. Code § 12-24-6-5 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 24 / Chapter 6 / Section 12-24-6-5
Compliance with requisition
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. Clothing furnished under section 4 of this chapter must substantially comply with the requisition sent by the superintendent under section 2 of this chapter.

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-14-18.1-12(b) part.]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 12-8-8.5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 8 / Chapter 8.5 / Section 12-8-8.5-1
Appointment; termination
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. Subject to the approval of the governor, the secretary:

(1) shall appoint each director; and

(2) may terminate the employment of a director.

As added by P.L.160-2012, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 12-21-8-2 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 21 / Chapter 8 / Section 12-21-8-2
"Crisis receiving and stabilization services"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "crisis receiving and stabilization services" means behavioral health services that provide short term, less than twenty-four (24) hour care with the capacity for diagnosis, initial management, observation, crisis stabilization, and follow-up referral services to a person in a homelike environment.

As added by P.L.207-2021, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 12-7-2.1-4 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 7 / Chapter 2.1 / Section 12-7-2.1-4
"Activities of daily living"
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. "Activities of daily living", for purposes of IC 12-10-10 and IC 12-10-11.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-10-10-1.5.

As added by P.L.145-2026, SEC.63.
Ind. Code § 12-25-4-2 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 25 / Chapter 4 / Section 12-25-4-2
Complaint; sufficiency of allegations
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. In charging a defendant in a complaint for an injunction, it is sufficient to allege that the person did upon a certain day and in a certain county establish, conduct, manage, or operate the institution without having a license to do so. The director need not aver any further or more particular facts concerning the matter.

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-13-2-6 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 12-20-1-2 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 20 / Chapter 1 / Section 12-20-1-2
Construction of article
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. This article shall be liberally construed so that the article's purposes and policies may be accomplished as equitably and expeditiously as possible.

[Pre-1992 Revision Citations: 12-2-1-34 part; 12-2-1-39 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 12-7-2.1-280 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 7 / Chapter 2.1 / Section 12-7-2.1-280
"Reasonable means of communication"
Status: in_force

Sec. 280. "Reasonable means of communication", for purposes of IC 12-27-3, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-27-3-1.

As added by P.L.145-2026, SEC.63.
Ind. Code § 12-20-6-6.6 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 20 / Chapter 6 / Section 12-20-6-6.6
Aid cannot pay for goods or services during period when assistance denied
Status: in_force

Sec. 6.6. Notwithstanding any other provision of this article:

(1) a township trustee may not extend aid to or for the benefit of an individual if that aid would pay for goods or services provided to or for the benefit of the individual; and

(2) a township is not obligated to pay the cost of basic necessities incurred on behalf of the household in which the individual resides;

during a period that the individual has previously applied for and been denied township assistance.

As added by P.L.51-1996, SEC.26. Amended by P.L.259-2001, SEC.2; P.L.73-2005, SEC.34.
Ind. Code § 12-23-24-1 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 23 / Chapter 24 / Section 12-23-24-1
Establishment; administration of program
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) The division may establish and administer a community and faith based substance abuse programs grant for the purpose of assisting in the funding of newly established and existing community and faith based substance abuse programs administered by at least one (1) nonprofit community or faith based entity that is intended to support individuals in:

(1) avoiding abuse of; or

(2) overcoming addiction to;

at least one (1) substance.

(b) The division shall administer the program. The division shall create a grant application for the grant and develop a process for receiving and evaluating completed grant applications. In reviewing a submitted grant application, the division shall contact at least one (1) of the following that the applicant has designated in the grant application to obtain input about the applicant's program success:

(1) A drug court judge or magistrate.

(2) A judge or magistrate who considers drug related prosecutions.

(3) The supervising judge of a court alcohol and drug services program.

(4) A chief law enforcement officer in the geographical area in which the applicant is providing services.

(5) Any other person the division has determined would be acceptable to obtain the input required in this subsection.

As added by P.L.96-2019, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 12-10-13-21 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 10 / Chapter 13 / Section 12-10-13-21
Independent legal counsel for state ombudsman
Status: in_force

Sec. 21. The office shall make available independent legal counsel for the state ombudsman for the following:

(1) Representation of the state ombudsman against a lawsuit or other legal action that is brought or threatened to be brought against the state ombudsman in connection with the state ombudsman's performance of the state ombudsman's official duties of the state long term care ombudsman program.

(2) Advice and counsel for the state ombudsman in protecting a resident's rights.

(3) The drafting of rules, policies, and procedures for the operation of the state long term care ombudsman program.

(4) Advice concerning complaint resolution of complex cases.

As added by P.L.168-2018, SEC.28.
Ind. Code § 12-16-4.5-4 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 16 / Chapter 4.5 / Section 12-16-4.5-4
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.120-2002, SEC.20. Repealed by P.L.146-2008, SEC.819.
Ind. Code § 12-22-2-11 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 22 / Chapter 2 / Section 12-22-2-11
Operation by unlicensed entity; investigations; penalties
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. (a) An entity, other than a psychiatric residential treatment facility, may not operate or hold itself out as operating a group home for individuals with serious mental illness (SMI), serious emotional disturbance (SED), or chronic addiction (CA) unless the entity is licensed or certified by the division.

(b) The division of mental health and addiction shall investigate a report of:

(1) an unlicensed facility housing a community residential program described in section 3.5 of this chapter;

(2) an uncertified operator of a community residential program described in section 3.5 of this chapter; or

(3) a licensed or certified entity's noncompliance with this article;

and report the division's findings to the attorney general.

(c) The attorney general may do the following:

(1) Seek the issuance of a search warrant to assist in an investigation under this section.

(2) File an action for injunctive relief to stop the operation of a facility described in subsection (b) if there is reasonable cause to believe that:

(A) the facility or the operator of a community residential program described in subsection (b) is operating without a required license or certification; or

(B) a licensed or certified entity's actions or omissions create an immediate danger of serious bodily injury to an individual with a mental illness or an imminent danger to the health of an individual with a mental illness.

(3) Seek in a civil action a civil penalty of not more than one hundred dollars ($100) a day for each day a facility is operating:

(A) without a license or certification required by law; or

(B) with a license or certification required under this chapter, but is not in compliance with this article, IC 12-21-2-3, or rules adopted under this article or IC 12-21-2-3.

(d) The division of mental health and addiction may provide for the removal of individuals with a mental illness from facilities for individuals with a mental illness described in subsection (c).

(e) There must be an opportunity for an informal meeting with the division of mental health and addiction after injunctive relief is ordered under this section.

(f) The civil penalties collected under this section must be deposited in the state general fund.

As added by P.L.111-1997, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.215-2001, SEC.61; P.L.99-2007, SEC.114; P.L.143-2011, SEC.26; P.L.201-2023, SEC.140.
Ind. Code § 12-10-15-4 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 10 / Chapter 15 / Section 12-10-15-4
"Operator" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "operator" means a person that operates a housing with services establishment.

As added by P.L.73-1998, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 12-15-30.5-5 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 15 / Chapter 30.5 / Section 12-15-30.5-5
Broker requirements; confidentiality; remediation plan
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) A broker shall establish, implement, and maintain the following:

(1) One (1) toll free telephone number clearly identified for the handling of complaints concerning the nonemergency medical transportation services.

(2) A link on the home page of the broker's website titled "File a Complaint Here" that is accessible by the public and that allows for the submission of a complaint concerning the nonemergency medical transportation services.

(3) Instructions on the broker's website on how to file a complaint concerning nonemergency medical transportation services.

(4) A process to notify a person who files a complaint about:

(A) the steps the broker will take to investigate the complaint; and

(B) the results of the investigation.

(b) Except for disclosure to the office of the secretary, the broker shall keep confidential the identity of any individual who submits a complaint with the broker concerning nonemergency medical transportation services.

(c) If a complaint concerning nonemergency medical transportation services made to the broker is substantiated, the broker shall develop a remediation plan concerning the complaint and submit the remediation plan to the office of the secretary for the office of the secretary to post the remediation plan on the office of the secretary's website.

As added by P.L.116-2019, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.1-2025, SEC.169.
Ind. Code § 12-24-12-4 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 24 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-24-12-4
Problems with continuity of care; reporting
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) If a community mental health center is aware of problems with continuity of care for a discharged or placed individual, the community mental health center shall contact:

(1) the discharged or placed individual;

(2) the treatment provider;

(3) the residential provider; or

(4) the state institution from which the individual has been discharged or placed;

and attempt to resolve any problems.

(b) If the treatment or residential problems continue and are significant, the community mental health center shall report these findings to the director.

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-14-30-2(d).]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.40-1994, SEC.51; P.L.188-2013, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 12-16-2.5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 16 / Chapter 2.5 / Section 12-16-2.5-2
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.120-2002, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.255-2003, SEC.24. Repealed by P.L.146-2008, SEC.819.
Ind. Code § 12-28-5-16 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 28 / Chapter 5 / Section 12-28-5-16
Division as primary state agency to plan and coordinate programs of supervised group living facilities and services
Status: in_force

Sec. 16. The division of disability, aging, and rehabilitative services is the primary state agency responsible for planning, developing, coordinating, and implementing the plan and program of supervised group living facilities and services, including developmental and vocational services, needed for individuals with a developmental disability residing in those facilities. Other state agencies authorized by law or rule to carry out activities and control money that have a direct bearing upon the provision of supervised group living services shall enter into memoranda of understanding or contracts with the division of disability, aging, and rehabilitative services to ensure a coordinated utilization of resources and responsibilities.

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-21-10(b).]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.22. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.217; P.L.5-1993, SEC.230; P.L.6-1995, SEC.34; P.L.141-2006, SEC.77; P.L.99-2007, SEC.149; P.L.122-2026, SEC.82.
Ind. Code § 12-15-1-23 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 15 / Chapter 1 / Section 12-15-1-23
Periodic review of Medicaid reimbursement rates
Status: in_force

Sec. 23. (a) Not later than November 1, 2023, the office shall:

(1) develop a schedule for the periodic review of Medicaid reimbursement rates for each category of service that does not have a rate review frequency in state or federal code; and

(2) provide the schedule developed under subdivision (1) to the budget committee.

The office may determine the frequency of review of each service category's Medicaid reimbursement rates according to the schedule. However, each service category's Medicaid reimbursement rates must be reviewed at least once every four (4) years.

(b) The review of the first set of Medicaid reimbursement rates to be reviewed according to the schedule developed under subsection (a)(1) must be completed not later than November 1, 2024.

(c) The office shall provide the findings of each review of each service category's Medicaid reimbursement rates to the budget committee as reviews are completed according to the schedule.

As added by P.L.201-2023, SEC.135.
Ind. Code § 12-16-1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 16 / Chapter 1 / Section 12-16-1-1
"Affected agency" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "affected agency" means any of the following:

(1) The department of correction.

(2) The Indiana department of health.

(3) The division of mental health and addiction.

(4) The division of disability, aging, and rehabilitative services.

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-5-7-1 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.40-1994, SEC.22; P.L.215-2001, SEC.46; P.L.141-2006, SEC.56; P.L.56-2023, SEC.114; P.L.122-2026, SEC.63.
Ind. Code § 12-24-12-3 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 24 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-24-12-3
Plan of discharge or placement on outpatient status of patient; copies; duties regarding treatment or residence
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) Before an individual described in section 2 of this chapter is discharged or placed on outpatient status under IC 12-26, a discharge plan shall be formulated in consultation with the patient's designated case manager. The superintendent shall provide copies of the individual's plan of discharge or placement to a community mental health center serving the area in which the individual will reside. The plan must include the following:

(1) A copy of the papers authorizing the discharge or placement.

(2) An assessment of the individual's mental health.

(3) The superintendent's recommendations concerning the follow-up treatment services and the specific residential placement that the individual should receive after the individual is discharged or placed.

(4) If the individual has been placed on outpatient status, a description of the conditions relating to the individual's placement.

(b) If the plan provided to the community mental health center under subsection (a) recommends or requires that an individual receive treatment from another treatment provider, the community mental health center shall document the following:

(1) Whether the initial contact with the treatment provider occurred.

(2) Whether treatment was rendered according to the recommendations in the individual's plan.

(3) What changes, if any, were made in the individual's plan by the treatment provider.

(c) If the plan provided to the community mental health center under subsection (a) recommends or requires that an individual reside at a location designated by the superintendent in the plan, the case manager shall monitor whether the individual is residing at the location.

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-14-30-2(a), (b), (c).]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.40-1994, SEC.50; P.L.188-2013, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 12-8-8.5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 8 / Chapter 8.5 / Section 12-8-8.5-3
Appointing authority; delegation
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) The secretary is the appointing authority for the division.

(b) The secretary may delegate a division director or other employee of the office of the secretary to make division appointments and decisions concerning current appointments.

(c) Except as provided in subsection (d), the secretary is the appointing authority for the office of family and social services, including the divisions, offices, and institutions of the office of family and social services.

(d) The secretary may delegate the appointing authority for a division, office, institution, or other group of employees subject to IC 4-15-2.2.

(e) The delegation of the appointing authority under subsection (d) may affect the procedure and the division, office, institution, or other group of employees affected by actions under IC 4-15-2.2-40.

As added by P.L.160-2012, SEC.19. Amended by P.L.39-2015, SEC.2; P.L.35-2016, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 12-23-25-3 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 23 / Chapter 25 / Section 12-23-25-3
"Recovery residence services"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "recovery residence services" means residential care and supported housing for individuals with chronic addiction provided in a recovery residence.

As added by P.L.32-2026, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 12-13-7-19 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 13 / Chapter 7 / Section 12-13-7-19
State or federal higher education award paid directly to institution as income affecting eligibility for assistance
Status: in_force

Sec. 19. Except as provided by federal law, if an individual receives a state or federal higher education award that is paid directly to an approved postsecondary educational institution for that individual's benefit:

(1) the individual is not required to report the award as income or as a resource of the individual when applying for assistance administered under this chapter; and

(2) the award may not be considered as income or a resource of the individual in determining initial or continuing eligibility for assistance administered under this article.

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-2-19.]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.2-2007, SEC.157.
Ind. Code § 12-15-13-1.5 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 15 / Chapter 13 / Section 12-15-13-1.5
Payment of interest on claims submitted by nursing facilities
Status: in_force

Sec. 1.5. (a) This section applies only to claims submitted for payment by nursing facilities.

(b) If the office:

(1) fails to pay a clean claim in the time required under section 1(b) of this chapter; or

(2) denies or suspends a claim that is subsequently determined to have been a clean claim when the claim was filed;

the office shall pay the provider interest on the Medicaid allowable amount of the claim.

(c) Interest paid under subsection (b):

(1) accrues beginning:

(A) twenty-two (22) days after the date the claim is filed under section 1(b)(1) of this chapter; or

(B) thirty-one (31) days after the date the claim is filed under section 1(b)(2) of this chapter; and

(2) stops accruing on the date the office pays the claim.

(d) The office shall pay interest under subsection (b) at the same rate as determined under IC 12-15-21-3(7)(A).

As added by P.L.107-1996, SEC.6 and P.L.257-1996, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.42-2011, SEC.29.
Ind. Code § 12-28-1-5 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 28 / Chapter 1 / Section 12-28-1-5
Vocational rehabilitation services defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "vocational rehabilitation services" refers to services available under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 701 et seq.).

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-13-19-2 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.22.
Ind. Code § 12-20-4-5 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 20 / Chapter 4 / Section 12-20-4-5
Number of supervisors employed; compensation
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) The number of supervisors of township assistance investigators may not exceed one (1) supervisor for the first four (4) township assistance investigators. If there are more than four (4) township assistance investigators, the township trustee may employ one (1) additional supervisor for each twelve (12) township assistance investigators or major fraction of that number.

(b) The pay for supervisors of township assistance investigators shall be fixed in the manner provided by law for other township salaries.

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-2-2-2.]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.73-2005, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 12-10-3-10 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 10 / Chapter 3 / Section 12-10-3-10
Reports; communication; contents
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) A law enforcement agency that receives an endangered adult report shall immediately communicate the report to the adult protective services unit and the unit shall notify the division of the report.

(b) Reports must include as much of the following information as is known:

(1) The name, age, and address of the endangered adult.

(2) The names and addresses of family members or other persons financially responsible for the endangered adult's care or other individuals who may be able to provide relevant information.

(3) The apparent nature and extent of the alleged neglect, battery, or exploitation and the endangered adult's physical and mental condition.

(4) The name, address, and telephone number of the reporter and the basis of the reporter's knowledge.

(5) The name and address of the alleged offender.

(6) Any other relevant information regarding the circumstances of the endangered adult.

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-5-7.]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.21-1996, SEC.4; P.L.47-2025, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 12-15-6-3 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 15 / Chapter 6 / Section 12-15-6-3
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-7-16(c) part.]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.114-1996, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.241-2023, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 12-17.2-4-4.1 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 17.2 / Chapter 4 / Section 12-17.2-4-4.1
Safe sleeping practices; violations; penalties
Status: in_force

Sec. 4.1. (a) A licensee that cares for children who are less than twelve (12) months of age shall:

(1) complete the training course provided or approved by the division under IC 12-17.2-2-1(10) concerning safe sleeping practices; and

(2) ensure that all caregivers of children who are less than twelve (12) months of age follow safe sleeping practices.

(b) If a licensee violates subsection (a), the division may do the following with respect to each violation determined during an inspection of the child care center:

(1) On the first inspection during which a violation is determined during a licensure period, issue a formal warning letter stating the division's intent to take administrative action and impose a civil penalty for any future violation.

(2) On the second inspection during which a violation is determined during a licensure period, impose a civil penalty of fifty dollars ($50) for each violation determined during the inspection.

(3) On the third inspection during which a violation is determined during a licensure period, impose a civil penalty of seventy-five dollars ($75) for each violation determined during the inspection.

(4) On the fourth inspection during which a violation is determined during a licensure period:

(A) place the child care center's license on probation for not more than six (6) months; and

(B) impose a civil penalty of one hundred dollars ($100) for each violation determined during the inspection.

(5) On the fifth inspection during which a violation is determined during a licensure period:

(A) suspend or revoke the child care center's license for one (1) year; and

(B) impose a civil penalty of two hundred fifty dollars ($250) for each violation determined during the inspection.

(c) The division shall send to the licensee written notice:

(1) of an action taken under subsection (b), specifying the reason for the action and amount of any monetary civil penalty; and

(2) that failure to pay any monetary civil penalty may result in revocation of the child care center's license for not more than two (2) years.

(d) The division shall deposit all civil penalties collected under this section in the division of family resources child care fund established by IC 12-17.2-2-3.

(e) In addition to the actions described in subsection (b), the division may seek further disciplinary action provided for under this article, as determined by the director.

As added by P.L.53-2018, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 12-27-1-3 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 27 / Chapter 1 / Section 12-27-1-3
Private practitioners or other persons; election to be subject to article
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. A private practitioner or other person not covered by this article may elect to be subject to this article by notifying the director of the appropriate division in writing of the election.

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-14-1.6-1(b).]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.21.
Ind. Code § 12-29-2-5 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 29 / Chapter 2 / Section 12-29-2-5
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-16-1-6(e).]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.23. Amended by P.L.40-1994, SEC.63; P.L.1-2004, SEC.55 and P.L.23-2004, SEC.57. Repealed by P.L.76-2018, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 12-17-12-12 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 17 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-17-12-12
Program enrollment priorities
Status: in_force

Sec. 12. The division may not approve a grant from the fund to an applicant unless the applicant agrees to adopt the following program enrollment priorities:

(1) First priority must be given to children who are referred to a program by the department of child services under IC 31-33 (or IC 31-6-11 before its repeal). Within this priority, children in families with the lowest gross monthly income compared to other children in this priority level must be enrolled first.

(2) Second priority must be given to children in kindergarten and grades 1 through 3 and the children's siblings if the children's families need school age child care services because of:

(A) enrollment of a child's legal custodian in vocational training under a degree program;

(B) employment of a child's legal custodian; or

(C) physical or mental incapacitation of a child's legal custodian.

(3) Third priority must be given to children in grades 4 through 9 if the children's families need school age child care services because of:

(A) enrollment of a child's legal custodian in vocational training under a degree program;

(B) employment of a child's legal custodian; or

(C) physical or mental incapacitation of a child's legal custodian.

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-3-29-10(a).]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.1-1997, SEC.65; P.L.234-2005, SEC.33.
Ind. Code § 12-7-2.1-48 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 7 / Chapter 2.1 / Section 12-7-2.1-48
"Center"
Status: in_force

Sec. 48. "Center", for purposes of IC 12-26, means a community mental health center.

As added by P.L.145-2026, SEC.63.
Ind. Code § 12-20-24-6 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 20 / Chapter 24 / Section 12-20-24-6
Approval of loan; repayment period
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. If a loan is approved under IC 12-2-4.5 (before its repeal) or this chapter, the board of commissioners or county council (for a loan approved by the board of commissioners or county council before July 1, 2006) or the department shall determine the period during which the township shall repay the loan. However, the period may not exceed five (5) years.

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-2-4.5-6.]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.90-2002, SEC.353; P.L.169-2006, SEC.38.
Ind. Code § 12-12-8-15 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 12 / Chapter 8 / Section 12-12-8-15
Compliance with state plan and federal law
Status: in_force

Sec. 15. A center for independent living that receives money under this chapter shall comply with the standards and assurances required under the state plan and Section 725 of the federal act. The center for independent living shall provide the required assurances to the division.

As added by P.L.217-2005, SEC.23.
Ind. Code § 12-15-11.5-4.1 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 15 / Chapter 11.5 / Section 12-15-11.5-4.1
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.141-2001, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.122-2002, SEC.2. Repealed by P.L.145-2005, SEC.30.
Ind. Code § 12-16-10.5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 16 / Chapter 10.5 / Section 12-16-10.5-3
Rules denying payment for services to medically stable and safely discharged patients
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The rules adopted under section 1 of this chapter must include rules that will deny payment for services provided to a patient after the patient is medically stable and can safely be discharged.

As added by P.L.120-2002, SEC.26.
Ind. Code § 12-7-2.1-256 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 7 / Chapter 2.1 / Section 12-7-2.1-256
"Post-stabilization care services"
Status: in_force

Sec. 256. "Post-stabilization care services", for purposes of IC 12-15-12, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-15-12-0.7.

As added by P.L.145-2026, SEC.63.
Ind. Code § 12-16-2.5-6.3 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 16 / Chapter 2.5 / Section 12-16-2.5-6.3
Definitions
Status: in_force

Sec. 6.3. For purposes of this article, the following definitions apply to the hospital care for the indigent program:

(1) "Assistance" means the satisfaction of a person's financial obligation under IC 12-16-7.5-1.2 for hospital items or services, physician services, or transportation services provided to the person.

(2) "Claim" means a statement filed with the division by a hospital, physician, or transportation provider that identifies the health care items or services the hospital, physician, or transportation provider rendered to a person for whom an application under IC 12-16-4.5 has been filed with the division.

(3) "Eligible" or "eligibility", when used in regard to a person for whom an application under IC 12-16-4.5 has been filed with the division, means the extent to which:

(A) the person, for purposes of the application, satisfies the income and resource standards established under IC 12-16-3.5; and

(B) the person's medical condition, for purposes of the application, satisfies one (1) or more of the medical conditions identified in IC 12-16-3.5-1(a)(1) through IC 12-16-3.5-1(a)(3) or IC 12-16-3.5-2(a)(1) through IC 12-16-3.5-2(a)(3).

As added by P.L.145-2005, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 12-17.2-4-30 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 17.2 / Chapter 4 / Section 12-17.2-4-30
Expiration of injunctions for operation without a license
Status: in_force

Sec. 30. A court order granted under section 29(b)(2)(A) of this chapter expires when the child care center is issued a license.

As added by P.L.1-1993, SEC.141.
Ind. Code § 12-17.2-5-4 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 17.2 / Chapter 5 / Section 12-17.2-5-4
Grounds for denial of license applications
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) The following constitute sufficient grounds for a denial of a license application:

(1) A determination by the department of child services established by IC 31-25-1-1 of child abuse or neglect (as defined in IC 31-9-2.1-33) by:

(A) the applicant;

(B) a member of the applicant's household;

(C) an employee of the applicant who may be present on the premises of the child care home during operating hours of the child care home; or

(D) a volunteer of the applicant who may be present on the premises of the child care home during operating hours of the child care home.

(2) A criminal conviction of the applicant, or an employee or volunteer of the applicant who may be present on the premises of the child care home during operating hours of the child care home, or a member of the applicant's household, of any of the following:

(A) A felony:

(i) related to the health or safety of a child;

(ii) that is a sex offense (as defined in IC 11-8-8-5.2);

(iii) that is a dangerous felony; or

(iv) that is not a felony otherwise described in items (i) through (iii), and less than ten (10) years have elapsed from the date the person was discharged from probation, imprisonment, or parole, whichever discharge date is latest.

(B) A misdemeanor related to the health or safety of a child.

(C) A misdemeanor for operating a child care center without a license under IC 12-17.2-4-35, or a substantially similar offense committed in another jurisdiction if the offense is directly or indirectly related to jeopardizing the health or safety of a child.

(D) A misdemeanor for operating a child care home without a license under section 35 of this chapter, or a substantially similar offense committed in another jurisdiction if the offense is directly or indirectly related to jeopardizing the health or safety of a child.

(3) A determination by the division that the applicant made false statements in the applicant's application for licensure.

(4) A determination by the division that the applicant made false statements in the records required by the division.

(5) A determination by the division that the applicant previously operated a:

(A) child care center without a license under IC 12-17.2-4; or

(B) child care home without a license under this chapter.

(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a)(2), if:

(1) a license application is denied due to a criminal conviction of:

(A) an employee or a volunteer of the applicant; or

(B) a member of the applicant's household; and

(2) the division determines that the:

(A) employee or volunteer has been dismissed by the applicant; or

(B) member of the applicant's household is no longer a member of the applicant's household;

the criminal conviction of the former employee, former volunteer, or former member does not require denial of a license application.

As added by P.L.1-1993, SEC.141. Amended by P.L.136-1993, SEC.17; P.L.1-1997, SEC.69; P.L.109-2002, SEC.11; P.L.146-2006, SEC.7; P.L.124-2007, SEC.5; P.L.287-2013, SEC.14; P.L.121-2020, SEC.8; P.L.156-2020, SEC.59; P.L.74-2022, SEC.10; P.L.145-2026, SEC.79.
Ind. Code § 12-17.6-6-2 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 17.6 / Chapter 6 / Section 12-17.6-6-2
Provider sanctions
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. If after investigation the office finds that a provider has violated this article or rule adopted under this article, the office may impose at least one (1) of the following sanctions:

(1) Deny payment to the provider for program services provided during a specified time.

(2) Reject a prospective provider's application for participation in the program.

(3) Terminate a provider agreement allowing a provider's participation in the program.

(4) Assess a civil penalty against the provider in an amount not to exceed three (3) times the amount paid to the provider that exceeds the amount that was legally due.

(5) Assess an interest charge, at a rate not to exceed the rate established by IC 24-4.6-1-101(2) for judgments on money, on the amount paid to the provider that exceeds the amount that was legally due. The interest charge accrues from the date of the overpayment to the provider.

As added by P.L.273-1999, SEC.177.
Ind. Code § 12-17.6-2-3 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 17.6 / Chapter 2 / Section 12-17.6-2-3
Use of same factors as Medicaid managed care program for children
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. To the greatest extent possible, the office shall use the same:

(1) eligibility determination;

(2) enrollment;

(3) provider networks; and

(4) claims payment systems;

as are used by the Medicaid managed care program for children.

As added by P.L.273-1999, SEC.177.
Ind. Code § 12-26-11-2 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 26 / Chapter 11 / Section 12-26-11-2
Declining to admit individual; grounds
Status: reserved

Sec. 2. The superintendent of a facility to which the commitment of an individual is to be transferred may decline to admit the individual if the superintendent determines that adequate space, treatment staff, or treatment facilities appropriate to the needs of the individual are not available.

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-14-9.1-17(a) part.]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 12-17.6-1-6 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 17.6 / Chapter 1 / Section 12-17.6-1-6
"Provider"
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. "Provider" has the meaning set forth in IC 12-7-2.1-267(2).

As added by P.L.273-1999, SEC.177. Amended by P.L.241-2003, SEC.20; P.L.145-2026, SEC.86.
Ind. Code § 12-17.2-7.5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 17.2 / Chapter 7.5 / Section 12-17.2-7.5-3
Review in-home early education services
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. The office shall review in-home early education services that are available in Indiana.

As added by P.L.184-2017, SEC.32.
Ind. Code § 12-14-1-4 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 14 / Chapter 1 / Section 12-14-1-4
Single application made for more than one child
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. One (1) application may be made for more than one (1) child of the same family if the children reside with the same person.

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-7-5 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 12-10-3-2 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 10 / Chapter 3 / Section 12-10-3-2
"Endangered adult"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), as used in this chapter, "endangered adult" means an individual who is:

(1) at least eighteen (18) years of age;

(2) incapable by reason of mental illness, intellectual disability, dementia, or other physical or mental incapacity of managing or directing the management of the individual's property or providing or directing the provision of self-care; and

(3) harmed or threatened with harm as a result of:

(A) neglect;

(B) a battery offense included in IC 35-42-2; or

(C) exploitation of the individual's personal services or property.

(b) For purposes of IC 12-10-3-17, IC 35-42-2-1, IC 35-42-2-1.3, and IC 35-46-1-13, "endangered adult" means an individual who is:

(1) at least eighteen (18) years of age;

(2) incapable by reason of mental illness, intellectual disability, dementia, or other physical or mental incapacity of managing or directing the management of the individual's property or providing or directing the provision of self-care; and

(3) harmed or threatened with harm as a result of:

(A) neglect; or

(B) battery.

(c) An individual is not an endangered adult solely:

(1) for the reason that the individual is being provided spiritual treatment in accordance with a recognized religious method of healing instead of specified medical treatment if the individual would not be considered to be an endangered adult if the individual were receiving the medical treatment; or

(2) on the basis of being physically unable to provide self care when appropriate care is being provided.

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-5-2.]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.77-1992, SEC.1; P.L.24-1997, SEC.21; P.L.281-2003, SEC.1; P.L.117-2015, SEC.17; P.L.65-2016, SEC.6; P.L.47-2025, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 12-23-7.1-3 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 23 / Chapter 7.1 / Section 12-23-7.1-3
Examination of individual requesting treatment
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. If an eligible individual requests to undergo treatment, the court may order the division to conduct an examination of the individual to determine whether the individual is a drug abuser or an alcoholic and is likely to be rehabilitated through treatment.

As added by P.L.187-2015, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 12-7-2.1-54 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 7 / Chapter 2.1 / Section 12-7-2.1-54
"Child care"
Status: in_force

Sec. 54. "Child care", for purposes of IC 12-17.2, means a service that provides for the care, health, safety, and supervision of a child's social, emotional, and educational growth.

As added by P.L.145-2026, SEC.63.
Ind. Code § 12-17.2-7.2-8.1 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 17.2 / Chapter 7.2 / Section 12-17.2-7.2-8.1
Prekindergarten voucher amount for limited eligibility children; priority enrollment period and extended enrollment period
Status: in_force

Sec. 8.1. (a) If funds are appropriated by the general assembly, prekindergarten vouchers provided to limited eligibility children may not exceed:

(1) twenty percent (20%) of the amount appropriated for a particular state fiscal year if families with children four (4) years of age are on the waiting list for funds available under the CCDF; or

(2) forty percent (40%) of the amount appropriated for a particular state fiscal year if there is no waiting list for children four (4) years of age for funds available under the CCDF.

(b) During the priority enrollment period, the office shall provide prekindergarten vouchers to eligible children and children of child care employees in the prekindergarten program on a first-come, first-served basis. The office shall date stamp and reserve applications for limited eligibility children received during the priority enrollment period for processing during the extended enrollment period.

(c) During the extended enrollment period, the office shall provide prekindergarten vouchers to eligible children, children of child care employees, and limited eligibility children in the prekindergarten program on a first-come, first-served basis to the extent of available funding and in accordance with the limit established by subsection (a).

As added by P.L.268-2019, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.216-2021, SEC.5; P.L.246-2023, SEC.16; P.L.92-2024, SEC.22.
Ind. Code § 12-10-1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 10 / Chapter 1 / Section 12-10-1-1
Establishment of bureau
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The bureau of better aging is established within the division.

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-3-3(a).]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.35; P.L.5-1993, SEC.48; P.L.122-2026, SEC.39.
Ind. Code § 12-10-3-30 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 10 / Chapter 3 / Section 12-10-3-30
Annual report
Status: in_force

Sec. 30. The division shall report to the general assembly before February 2 of each year concerning the division's activities under this chapter during the preceding calendar year. The report must include the recommendations of the division relating to the need for continuing care of endangered adults under this chapter and must be in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6.

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-5-13.]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.21-1996, SEC.5; P.L.28-2004, SEC.89.
Ind. Code § 12-26-5-6 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 26 / Chapter 5 / Section 12-26-5-6
Denial of application for detention; discharge; medical record
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) If the court does not approve an application for detention under this chapter, the individual shall be discharged from the facility.

(b) The application shall be made part of the individual's medical record.

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-14-9.1-7(d) part.]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.205-2023, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 12-15-34-2 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 15 / Chapter 34 / Section 12-15-34-2
"Home health services"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) As used in this chapter, "home health services" means any of the following items or services furnished to an individual by a home health agency or by others under arrangements with a home health agency on a visiting basis, and except as provided in subsection (b), in a place of temporary or permanent residence used as the individual's home:

(1) Part-time or intermittent nursing care provided by or under the supervision of a registered professional nurse.

(2) Physical, occupational, or speech therapy or other therapeutic services.

(3) Medical social services.

(4) Home health aid services.

(5) Medical supplies other than drugs and biologicals.

(6) The use of medical appliances.

(7) Homemaking services provided by the home health agency to help the individual stay in the individual's own home.

(b) The term includes items and services of a kind described in subsection (a)(1) through (a)(6) that:

(1) are provided on an outpatient basis under arrangements made by a home health agency at:

(A) a hospital;

(B) a health facility;

(C) a rehabilitation center; or

(D) other appropriate locations outside of the home, as determined by the office; and

(2) either:

(A) involve the use of equipment of a nature that cannot readily be made available to the individual in the individual's home; or

(B) that are furnished at the hospital, health facility, or rehabilitation center while the individual is there to receive items or services.

(c) The term does not include transportation of the individual in connection with receiving items or services described in subsection (b)(1) and (b)(2).

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-7.5-1(b) part.]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.2-1995, SEC.49; P.L.114-2018, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 12-15-23-9 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 15 / Chapter 23 / Section 12-15-23-9
Meritorious action; money recoverable exceeding cost of action
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. In determining whether an action is meritorious, the attorney general may consider whether the amount of money recoverable under the action would exceed the cost of the action.

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-7-15.9(e) part.]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 12-7-2.1-144 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 7 / Chapter 2.1 / Section 12-7-2.1-144
"Enforcement action"
Status: in_force

Sec. 144. "Enforcement action", for purposes of IC 12-17.2, refers to the following:

(1) Revocation or decertification of eligibility for a voucher payment under IC 12-17.2-3.5.

(2) Denial, suspension, or revocation of a:

(A) license under IC 12-17.2-4 or IC 12-17.2-5; or

(B) registration under IC 12-17.2-6.

As added by P.L.145-2026, SEC.63.
Ind. Code § 12-10-21-2 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 10 / Chapter 21 / Section 12-10-21-2
"Other responder"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "other responder" means a firefighter or law enforcement officer on the scene of a motor vehicle accident or emergency situation involving a program participant.

[Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 12-9.1-6-2.]

As added by P.L.122-2026, SEC.48.
Ind. Code § 12-15-34-11 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 15 / Chapter 34 / Section 12-15-34-11
Subcontracts; information furnished to office
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. The contractor or the subcontractor shall furnish the following information to the office:

(1) The amount of the subcontract.

(2) The qualifications of the subcontractor for guaranteeing performance.

(3) Other data required by the state.

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-7.5-3 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 12-7-2.1-228 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 7 / Chapter 2.1 / Section 12-7-2.1-228
"Mobile crisis team"
Status: in_force

Sec. 228. "Mobile crisis team", for purposes of IC 12-21-8 and IC 12-29-5, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-21-8-3.

As added by P.L.145-2026, SEC.63.
Ind. Code § 12-8-6.5-13.5 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 8 / Chapter 6.5 / Section 12-8-6.5-13.5
Expired
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.203-2023, SEC.4. Expired 1-1-2024 by P.L.203-2023, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 12-7-2.1-305 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 7 / Chapter 2.1 / Section 12-7-2.1-305
"Service provider"
Status: in_force

Sec. 305. "Service provider", for purposes of IC 12-27, means any of the following:

(1) A state institution.

(2) A private psychiatric hospital licensed under IC 12-25.

(3) A community mental health center.

(4) A community intellectual disability and other developmental disabilities center.

(5) A service provider certified by the division of mental health and addiction to provide substance abuse treatment programs.

(6) A service provider or program receiving money from or through a division.

(7) Any other service provider, hospital, clinic, program, agency, or private practitioner if the individual receiving mental health services or developmental training was admitted without the individual's consent.

(8) A managed care provider (as defined in section 219 of this chapter).

As added by P.L.145-2026, SEC.63.
Ind. Code § 12-15-21-6.5 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 15 / Chapter 21 / Section 12-15-21-6.5
Family practice residency program
Status: in_force

Sec. 6.5. A family practice residency program may choose to have the name of the residency program, the primary medical provider, or both, appear on the Medicaid identification card of a recipient who is enrolled in a Medicaid managed care program instead of just the name of the individual primary medical provider in the residency program to whom the recipient has been assigned.

As added by P.L.107-1996, SEC.12 and P.L.257-1996, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 12-7-2.1-138.7 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 7 / Chapter 2.1 / Section 12-7-2.1-138.7
"Emergency medical responder"
Status: in_force

Sec. 138.7. "Emergency medical responder", for purposes of IC 12-10-21, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-10-21-1.

As added by P.L.145-2026, SEC.63.
Ind. Code § 12-15-2-13 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 15 / Chapter 2 / Section 12-15-2-13
Pregnant woman eligibility; eligibility time frame
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. (a) A pregnant woman whose family income does not exceed the income level established in subsection (b) is eligible to receive Medicaid coverage under 42 CFR 435.116.

(b) A pregnant woman described in this section is eligible to receive Medicaid, subject to subsection (c) and 42 U.S.C. 1396a et seq., if her family income does not exceed two hundred eight percent (208%) of the federal income poverty level for the same size family.

(c) Medicaid is available to a pregnant woman described in this section for:

(1) the duration of the pregnancy; and

(2) a period of time determined by the office of the secretary.

The postpartum period of time determined by the office of the secretary must not be less than twelve (12) months of a postpartum period that begins on the last day of the pregnancy, without regard to any change in income of the family of which she is a member during that time.

[Pre-1992 Revision Citations: 12-1-7-14.4(11); 12-1-7-55 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.46-1995, SEC.32; P.L.119-1997, SEC.1; P.L.218-2007, SEC.9; P.L.278-2013, SEC.5; P.L.85-2017, SEC.56; P.L.117-2022, SEC.2; P.L.180-2022(ss), SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 12-17.2-7.6-5 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 17.2 / Chapter 7.6 / Section 12-17.2-7.6-5
Expiration
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. This chapter expires January 1, 2028.

As added by P.L.92-2024, SEC.28. Amended by P.L.122-2026, SEC.67.
Ind. Code § 12-13-5-14 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 13 / Chapter 5 / Section 12-13-5-14
Contractor responsibilities; report
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. (a) As used in this section, "committee" refers to the interim study committee on public health, behavioral health, and human services established by IC 2-5-1.3-4.

(b) A contractor for the division, office, or secretary that has responsibility for processing eligibility intake for the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance program (SNAP), the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, and the Medicaid program shall do the following:

(1) Review the eligibility intake process for:

(A) document management issues, including:

(i) unattached documents;

(ii) number of documents received by facsimile;

(iii) number of documents received by mail;

(iv) number of documents incorrectly classified;

(v) number of documents that are not indexed or not correctly attached to cases;

(vi) number of complaints from clients regarding lost documents; and

(vii) number of complaints from clients resolved regarding lost documents;

(B) direct client assistance at county offices, including the:

(i) number of clients helped directly in completing eligibility application forms;

(ii) wait times at local offices;

(iii) amount of time an applicant is given as notice before a scheduled applicant appointment;

(iv) amount of time an applicant waits for a scheduled appointment; and

(v) timeliness of the tasks sent by the contractor to the state for further action, as specified through contracted performance standards; and

(C) call wait times and abandonment rates.

(2) Provide an update on employee training programs.

(3) Provide a copy of the monthly key performance indicator report.

(4) Provide information on error reports and contractor compliance with the contract.

(5) Provide oral and written reports to the committee concerning matters described in subdivision (1):

(A) in a manner and format to be agreed upon with the committee; and

(B) whenever the committee requests.

However, written reports shall be provided in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6.

(6) Report on information concerning assistance provided by voluntary community assistance networks (V-CANs).

(7) Report on the independent performance audit conducted on the contract.

(c) Solely referring an individual to a computer or telephone does not constitute the direct client assistance referred to in subsection (b)(1)(B).

As added by P.L.153-2009, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.205-2013, SEC.183; P.L.53-2014, SEC.103.
Ind. Code § 12-7-2.1-50 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 7 / Chapter 2.1 / Section 12-7-2.1-50
"Certified community behavioral health clinic"
Status: in_force

Sec. 50. "Certified community behavioral health clinic", for purposes of IC 12-15-1.3-25, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-15-1.3-25.

As added by P.L.145-2026, SEC.63.
Ind. Code § 12-29-2-7 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 29 / Chapter 2 / Section 12-29-2-7
Appropriation
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. The county fiscal body shall appropriate and approve the money necessary to carry out this chapter.

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-16-1-7.]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.23.
Ind. Code § 12-7-2.1-185 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 7 / Chapter 2.1 / Section 12-7-2.1-185
"Hospice services"
Status: in_force

Sec. 185. "Hospice services", for purposes of IC 12-15-5 and IC 12-15-40, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-15-40-5.

As added by P.L.145-2026, SEC.63.
Ind. Code § 12-18-8-1 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 18 / Chapter 8 / Section 12-18-8-1
"Coalition"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "coalition" refers to the Indiana coalition against domestic violence.

As added by P.L.181-2003, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 12-17.2-3.8-8 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 17.2 / Chapter 3.8 / Section 12-17.2-3.8-8
Reporting requirement
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. On or before July 1, 2027, and July 1 biennially thereafter, the committee shall submit a report to the executive director of the legislative services agency, in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6, for review by the interim committee on government in accordance with IC 1-1-15.5-4 and IC 2-5-1.3-13(g). The report shall describe:

(1) official action taken; and

(2) actionable items considered;

by the committee during the preceding two (2) years.

As added by P.L.161-2025, SEC.21.
Ind. Code § 12-14-7-4 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 14 / Chapter 7 / Section 12-14-7-4
Assignment of right to support payments; date effective; amount valid against; termination
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. An assignment under section 1 of this chapter:

(1) becomes effective when an applicant becomes eligible to receive assistance;

(2) is valid up to the amount of assistance provided to a recipient that has not been reimbursed to the agency responsible for administering Title IV-A of the federal Social Security Act; and

(3) terminates:

(A) with respect to current support, at the end of a benefit period in which a recipient becomes ineligible to receive assistance; and

(B) with respect to accrued support, when all assistance received by the recipient on behalf of the recipient or on behalf of a child has been repaid.

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-7-1.1(d).]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 12-10-3-21 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 10 / Chapter 3 / Section 12-10-3-21
Involuntary protective services; petition
Status: in_force

Sec. 21. If an alleged endangered adult does not or is unable to consent to the receipt of protective services arranged by the division or the adult protective services unit or withdraws consent previously given, the adult protective services unit, either directly or through the prosecuting attorney's office in the county in which the endangered adult resides, may petition the court to require the alleged endangered adult to receive protective services. Any person upon consent of the adult protective services unit, may petition the court to require the alleged endangered adult to receive protective services. The petition must be under oath or affirmation and must include the following:

(1) The name, age, and residence of the alleged endangered adult who is to receive protective services.

(2) The nature of the problem or reason for the filing of the petition for protective order.

(3) The name and address of the petitioner and the name and address of the person or organization that may be required to complete the court ordered protective services. If the petitioner is an organization, the petition must contain information concerning the title and authority of the individual filing on behalf of that organization.

(4) Certification that:

(A) notice of the petition has been given to the alleged endangered adult, the alleged endangered adult's attorney, if any, or the alleged endangered adult's next of kin or guardian, if any; and

(B) section 21.5 of this chapter regarding notice to the alleged endangered adult's next of kin has been complied with.

If notice has not been given, a description of the attempts to give notice shall be given.

(5) The name and address of the individuals most closely related by blood or marriage to the alleged endangered adult, if known.

(6) A description of the proposed protective services to be provided.

(7) A statement that the adult protective services unit has been notified and consented to the petition if the petitioner is not the adult protective services unit.

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-5-11(d).]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.110-1996, SEC.4; P.L.272-1999, SEC.28.
Ind. Code § 12-14-13-2 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 14 / Chapter 13 / Section 12-14-13-2
Form of certificate
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The division shall provide the form for the certificate.

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-5-8(a) part.]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 12-30-2-8 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 30 / Chapter 2 / Section 12-30-2-8
Inspections; report
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) The board of commissioners shall, as a board, visit and inspect the county home at least one (1) time in every three (3) months and enter a report of the board of commissioners' inspection, stating needs and conditions of the institution in the records of the board of commissioners. The report shall be signed by each member of the board of commissioners.

(b) The members of a board of commissioners that has established a county home under this chapter shall, in person, annually inspect the county home with regard to the fitness of the county home in all respects for the object for which the county home was established.

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-4-2-2 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 12-7-2.1-203 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 7 / Chapter 2.1 / Section 12-7-2.1-203
"Interim period"
Status: in_force

Sec. 203. "Interim period", for purposes of IC 12-20-27, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-20-27-1.5.

As added by P.L.145-2026, SEC.63.
Ind. Code § 12-7-2.1-217 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 7 / Chapter 2.1 / Section 12-7-2.1-217
"Low income utilization rate"
Status: in_force

Sec. 217. "Low income utilization rate", for purposes of IC 12-15-16-6, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-15-16-6(a).

As added by P.L.145-2026, SEC.63.
Ind. Code § 12-26-6-3 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 26 / Chapter 6 / Section 12-26-6-3
Notice of hearing
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. (a) Notice of a hearing under this chapter shall be given to all of the following:

(1) The individual.

(2) The petitioner.

(3) The superintendent or the chief executive officer of a facility having care or custody of the individual.

(b) The notice required by subsection (a) must state the time, place, and date of the hearing.

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-14-9.1-9(b) part.]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 12-15-30.5-9 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 15 / Chapter 30.5 / Section 12-15-30.5-9-b
Repealed
Status: repealed

Note: This repeal of section effective 7-1-2027. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 7-1-2027.

As added by P.L.116-2019, SEC.4. Repealed by P.L.152-2026, SEC.191.
Ind. Code § 12-24-1-8 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 24 / Chapter 1 / Section 12-24-1-8
Notice regarding requests for names of nursing personnel or direct care staff
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) Each state institution shall post a notice that a resident, the legal representative of the resident, or another individual designated by the resident may request from the individual in charge of each shift information that designates the names of all nursing personnel or direct care staff on duty by job classification for the:

(1) wing;

(2) unit; or

(3) other area as routinely designated by the state institution;

where the resident resides.

(b) The notice required under subsection (a) must meet the following conditions:

(1) Be posted in a conspicuous place that is readily accessible to residents and the public.

(2) Be at least 24 point font size on a poster that is at least eleven (11) inches wide and seventeen (17) inches long.

(3) Contain the:

(A) business telephone number of the superintendent of the state institution; and

(B) toll free telephone number for filing complaints with the division that is administratively in charge of the state institution.

(4) State that if a resident, the legal representative of the resident, or another individual designated by the resident is unable to obtain the information described in subsection (a) from the individual in charge of each shift, the resident, the legal representative of the resident, or other individual designated by the resident may do any of the following:

(A) Contact the superintendent of the state institution.

(B) File a complaint with the division that is administratively in charge of the state institution by using the division's toll free telephone number.

(c) The director of the:

(1) division of disability, aging, and rehabilitative services; and

(2) division of mental health and addiction;

may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to carry out this section.

As added by P.L.108-2000, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.215-2001, SEC.66; P.L.141-2006, SEC.63; P.L.122-2026, SEC.71.
Ind. Code § 12-15-23.5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 15 / Chapter 23.5 / Section 12-15-23.5-2
Examination and recovery of Medicaid claims
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) Before January 1, 2008, the office shall:

(1) examine all Medicaid claims paid after January 1, 2001, and before July 1, 2007;

(2) determine which claims examined under subdivision (1) were eligible for payment by a third party other than Medicaid; and

(3) recover the claims that were determined under subdivision (2) to be eligible for payment by a third party other than Medicaid.

(b) The office shall require through an eligibility and benefit request, and a covered entity shall provide, any information necessary for the office to complete the examination required by this section. The office, after notice and hearing, may impose a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) for each refusal by a covered entity to provide information concerning an eligibility and benefit request for a Medicaid recipient requested by the office under this section.

As added by P.L.187-2007, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 12-18-9-6 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 18 / Chapter 9 / Section 12-18-9-6
Statewide domestic violence fatality review committee duties
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. The statewide domestic violence fatality review committee shall do the following:

(1) Compile and analyze data recorded by local domestic violence fatality review teams in reviewing domestic violence fatalities.

(2) Review mortality records and examine all other records relevant to domestic violence fatalities in Indiana.

(3) Assist efforts by local domestic violence fatality review teams by:

(A) overseeing the creation of standardized forms and protocols necessary for the review of domestic violence deaths;

(B) providing expertise by answering questions related to a domestic violence death that a local domestic violence fatality review team is reviewing;

(C) establishing and sponsoring training programs for members of local domestic violence fatality review teams; and

(D) providing, upon request of a local domestic violence fatality review team, expertise in creating local prevention strategies.

(4) Upon request by a local domestic violence fatality review team, assist in or conduct a review of the death or near fatality of a possible domestic violence victim as provided under section 7 of this chapter.

(5) In the absence of a county or regional domestic violence fatality review team established under IC 12-18-8, conduct a review of the death or near fatality of a possible domestic violence victim as provided under section 7 of this chapter.

(6) Create strategies and make recommendations for the prevention of serious injuries or deaths from domestic violence.

As added by P.L.258-2017, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 12-15-12.5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 15 / Chapter 12.5 / Section 12-15-12.5-3
"Office"
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "office" includes the following:

(1) The office of the secretary of family and social services.

(2) A managed care organization that has contracted with the office of Medicaid policy and planning under this article.

(3) A person that has contracted with:

(A) the office of the secretary of family and social services; or

(B) a managed care organization described in subdivision (2).

As added by P.L.167-2025, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 12-24-17-2 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 24 / Chapter 17 / Section 12-24-17-2
"Patient" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "patient" means an individual who:

(1) has a mental illness or appears to have a mental illness;

(2) is in or under the supervision and control of a state institution; or

(3) because of mental illness, is under the supervision and control of a circuit or superior court of Indiana.

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-14-1-1(5).]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.99-2007, SEC.119.
Ind. Code § 12-7-2.1-101 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 7 / Chapter 2.1 / Section 12-7-2.1-101
"Covered population"
Status: in_force

Sec. 101. "Covered population", for purposes of IC 12-15-12.7 and IC 12-15-13-1.8, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-15-13-1.8(a).

As added by P.L.145-2026, SEC.63.
Ind. Code § 12-14-13-3 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 14 / Chapter 13 / Section 12-14-13-3
Copies of certificate
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. Four (4) copies of the certificate must be prepared.

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-5-8(a) part.]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 12-21-8-5.5 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 21 / Chapter 8 / Section 12-21-8-5.5
"Veteran crisis line"
Status: in_force

Sec. 5.5. As used in this chapter, "veteran crisis line" means the veteran crisis line maintained by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.

As added by P.L.162-2023, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 12-15-33-4 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 15 / Chapter 33 / Section 12-15-33-4
Expiration of term; designation of successor
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) Subject to subsection (b), an appointment to the commission expires in accordance with section 5 of this chapter, but a member serves until the member's successor is designated.

(b) A member of the commission serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority who appointed the member to the commission.

(c) A vacancy on the commission shall be filled by the appropriate appointing authority. An individual appointed to fill a vacancy serves for the unexpired term of the individual's predecessor.

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-13-1(d) part.]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.42-2024, SEC.88; P.L.26-2025, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 12-15-41-14 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 15 / Chapter 41 / Section 12-15-41-14
Funding for program
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. Funding for the buy-in program shall be from funds appropriated by the general assembly, premiums paid, and any federal matching funds available to the program.

As added by P.L.287-2001, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 12-7-2.1-294 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 7 / Chapter 2.1 / Section 12-7-2.1-294
"Responsible party"
Status: in_force

Sec. 294. (a) "Responsible party", for purposes of IC 12-24-6, IC 12-24-13, IC 12-24-14, and IC 12-24-15, means any of the following:

(1) The patient.

(2) The parents of the patient if the patient is not more than eighteen (18) years of age.

(3) The spouse of the patient.

(4) The estate of the patient.

(5) A legal guardian of the patient in the guardian's representative capacity.

(6) A trustee of the patient if the trust authorizes payment for the care, treatment, maintenance, or support of the patient.

(b) The term does not include the children of the patient.

As added by P.L.145-2026, SEC.63.
Ind. Code § 12-15-20-4 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 15 / Chapter 20 / Section 12-15-20-4
Investment of fund money
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) The treasurer of state shall invest the money in the fund not currently needed to meet the obligations of the fund in the same manner as other public funds may be invested.

(b) Interest that accrues from investments shall be deposited in the fund.

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-7-61(c) part.]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 12-10-2-7 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 10 / Chapter 2 / Section 12-10-2-7
Duties
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. The commission shall do the following:

(1) Encourage the study and discussion of the problems of the aging and the aged.

(2) Promote the organization of and officially recognize voluntary councils for the study and discussion of problems of the aging and the aged.

(3) Assist the division in the development of a comprehensive plan to meet the needs of the aged.

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-4-8.]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 12-17.6-4-2.5 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 17.6 / Chapter 4 / Section 12-17.6-4-2.5
Prescription drug requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 2.5. Prescription drugs provided under the program are subject to the requirements of IC 12-15-35.5.

As added by P.L.6-2002, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 12-23-12-2 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 23 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-23-12-2
Notification or consent of parents or guardians; discretion of division or facility; immunity from suit
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. Notification or consent is at the discretion of the division or a facility approved by the division. A criminal action or civil suit may not be maintained against the division or the division's agents for the reasonable exercise of this discretion.

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-13-6.1-23 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 12-10-15-10 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 10 / Chapter 15 / Section 12-10-15-10
Annual disclosure document
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. Unless extended by the written consent of the director, each year after the initial year in which an operator has filed a disclosure document under section 7 of this chapter, the operator shall file with the director within four (4) months after the end of the operator's fiscal year an annual disclosure document.

As added by P.L.73-1998, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 12-23-14-19 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 23 / Chapter 14 / Section 12-23-14-19
Right to participate; immunity from liability
Status: in_force

Sec. 19. (a) A person does not have a right to participate in an alcohol and drug services program under this chapter.

(b) The director and members of the professional and administrative staff of an alcohol and drug services program who perform duties in good faith under this chapter are immune from civil liability for:

(1) acts or omissions in providing services under this chapter; and

(2) the reasonable exercise of discretion in determining eligibility to participate in an alcohol and drug services program.

As added by P.L.168-2002, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 12-15-5-19 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 15 / Chapter 5 / Section 12-15-5-19
Medicaid rehabilitation option service; review; determination on services; report; notification; contract with community mental health center
Status: in_force

Sec. 19. (a) Not later than one (1) year from the date the office receives approval for the state plan amendment described in IC 12-15-1.3-21 concerning Medicaid rehabilitation option services, the office shall do the following:

(1) Review the current services included in the Medicaid rehabilitation option services program in the school setting.

(2) Determine whether additional appropriate services, including:

(A) family engagement services; and

(B) additional comprehensive behavioral health services, including addiction services;

should be included as part of the program.

(3) Report the office's findings under this subsection to the general assembly in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6.

(b) Not later than three (3) months from the date the office receives approval for the state plan amendment described in IC 12-15-1.3-21 concerning Medicaid rehabilitation option services, the office shall notify each school corporation that the United States Department of Health and Human Services has approved the state plan amendment applied for under IC 12-15-1.3-21.

(c) Each school corporation shall, not later than one (1) year from the date the office receives approval for the state plan amendment described in IC 12-15-1.3-21 concerning Medicaid rehabilitation option services, contract with a community mental health center to provide Medicaid rehabilitation option services for:

(1) a student of the school corporation who is a Medicaid recipient; and

(2) the student's family.

As added by P.L.246-2019, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 12-26-6-6 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 26 / Chapter 6 / Section 12-26-6-6
Appointment of physician; examination of individual; report
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. The court may appoint a physician to do the following:

(1) Examine the individual.

(2) Report, before the hearing, the physician's opinion as to the following:

(A) Whether the individual is mentally ill and either dangerous or gravely disabled.

(B) Whether the individual needs temporary commitment to a facility for diagnosis, care, and treatment.

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-14-9.1-9(c) part.]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 12-17.6-2-8 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 17.6 / Chapter 2 / Section 12-17.6-2-8
Contracts with community entities
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. The office may, in administering the program, contract with community entities, including private entities, for the following:

(1) Outreach for and enrollment in the managed care program.

(2) Provision of services.

(3) Consumer education and public health education.

As added by P.L.273-1999, SEC.177.
Ind. Code § 12-7-2.1-286 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 7 / Chapter 2.1 / Section 12-7-2.1-286
"Rehabilitation center"
Status: in_force

Sec. 286. "Rehabilitation center", for purposes of IC 12-12-3, refers to the rehabilitation center established under IC 12-12-3-1.

As added by P.L.145-2026, SEC.63.
Ind. Code § 12-24-7-6 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 24 / Chapter 7 / Section 12-24-7-6
Restrictions on division
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. A division may not:

(1) deduct any of a patient's earned wages, except for those deductions required by law; or

(2) require a patient to pay any of the patient's earned wages;

to defray any part of the cost of the patient's care and treatment at the state institution.

[Pre-1992 Revision Citations: 4-28-27-7(b); 16-13-23-8(b).]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 12-29-2-19 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 29 / Chapter 2 / Section 12-29-2-19
County property of building if bond issued; nonapplication of tax limitations
Status: in_force

Sec. 19. If bonds are issued under this chapter:

(1) the building that is constructed, equipped, or improved with proceeds of the bonds is:

(A) the property of the county issuing the bonds; or

(B) the joint property of the counties involved if the bonds are issued by at least two (2) counties; and

(2) the tax limitations in this chapter do not apply to the levy of taxes to pay the bonds and the interest on the bonds.

As added by P.L.78-2004, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 12-9-4-6.5 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 9 / Chapter 4 / Section 12-9-4-6.5
Reports
Status: in_force

Sec. 6.5. (a) The division shall provide the council with a quarterly report containing the following information relating to Medicaid waivers:

(1) The number of current applications for an emergency placement priority waiver.

(2) The number of individuals served on a particular Medicaid waiver.

(3) The number of individuals who are currently on a wait list to be included in a Medicaid waiver.

(b) The division shall provide the council with a quarterly report containing the following information relating to vocational rehabilitation services:

(1) A status report of the division's effort to fill vocational counselor vacancies.

(2) A status report of the order of selection.

(3) The number of individuals who submitted applications for vocational rehabilitation services.

(4) The number of individuals who are currently on a wait list to obtain vocational rehabilitation services.

(5) The number of individuals who are currently receiving vocational rehabilitation services.

(c) The division shall provide the council with an annual report summarizing any rate analysis, study, or review conducted by the division.

(d) The division shall report to the council prior to any submission of a Medicaid waiver amendment regarding the changes being sought and an explanation of purpose.

(e) The division shall report to the council prior to any submission for a renewal of a Medicaid waiver:

(1) any changes being proposed to the Medicaid waiver;

(2) the current and projected needs of each geographic area of Indiana for residential services for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities; and

(3) the availability of developmental or vocational services to individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability living in their own home.

As added by P.L.143-2022, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 12-17.6-4-4 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 17.6 / Chapter 4 / Section 12-17.6-4-4
Powers of office; cost sharing and crowd out
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The office may do the following:

(1) Determine cost sharing amounts.

(2) Determine waiting periods that may not exceed three (3) months and exceptions to the requirement of waiting periods for potential enrollees in the program.

(3) Adopt additional methods for complying with federal requirements relating to crowd out.

As added by P.L.273-1999, SEC.177.
Ind. Code § 12-26-13-2 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 26 / Chapter 13 / Section 12-26-13-2
Discharge notice given to committing court; record entry by court
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. Upon the discharge of an individual committed under this article, the superintendent of the facility shall notify the committing court of the date of the discharge. The court shall make an entry on the record indicating the date of discharge.

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-14-9.1-18.]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 12-7-2.1-79 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 7 / Chapter 2.1 / Section 12-7-2.1-79
"Community spouse"
Status: in_force

Sec. 79. "Community spouse", for purposes of IC 12-15-2, means an individual who:

(1) is the spouse of an individual who resides in a nursing facility or another medical institution; and

(2) does not reside in a nursing facility or another medical institution.

As added by P.L.145-2026, SEC.63.
Ind. Code § 12-7-2.1-176 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 7 / Chapter 2.1 / Section 12-7-2.1-176
"Health maintenance organization"
Status: in_force

Sec. 176. "Health maintenance organization", for purposes of IC 12-15-39.6, has the meaning set forth in IC 27-13-1-19.

As added by P.L.145-2026, SEC.63.
Ind. Code § 12-30-1-6 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 30 / Chapter 1 / Section 12-30-1-6
Discontinuance; sale or lease; contracts with other counties or institutions to provide care to indigent individuals
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) A county home provided by a board of commissioners for the indigent may be discontinued in whole or in part by the board of commissioners, subject to the approval of the county fiscal body. The real and personal property that relates to a discontinued county home and that belongs to the county may be:

(1) sold, leased, or otherwise disposed of, in whole or in part, as real property of the county is sold; or

(2) applied in the manner that is best for the interest of the county and approved by the county fiscal body.

(b) If the county home of a county is discontinued under this section, the board of commissioners of the county may contract with the board of commissioners of the nearest other county that has available accommodations for the maintenance and care of the indigent individuals of the county in the county home of the other county.

(c) A board of commissioners that discontinues a county home under this section may contract with:

(1) a person or corporation that maintains within the county an institution for the care of indigent individuals; or

(2) another agency or private institution located in Indiana that has appropriate facilities and is willing to accept and provide care and maintenance for indigent individuals;

for the maintenance and care of the indigent of the county. The contract may include reasonable terms and conditions that are agreed upon by the board of commissioners and approved by the county fiscal body.

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-4-1-5.]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 12-7-3-5 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 7 / Chapter 3 / Section 12-7-3-5
Treatment of rules adopted by state department of public welfare concerning room and board assistance
Status: repealed

Sec. 5. (a) A rule adopted by the state department of public welfare concerning room and board assistance under IC 12-1-5.5, as repealed by P.L.9-1991, is valid and effective until the division of disability, aging, and rehabilitative services adopts a rule under IC 4-22-2 that:

(1) supersedes in whole or in part the state department of public welfare rule; or

(2) repeals the state department of public welfare rule.

(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a), if a rule adopted by the state department of public welfare before January 1, 1992:

(1) has not been superseded or repealed as provided in subsection (a); and

(2) provides authority to the state department of public welfare that has been transferred to the division of disability, aging, and rehabilitative services under P.L.9-1991;

that rule shall be interpreted to constitute an authorization to the office of Medicaid policy and planning established under IC 12-6-6 (before its repeal) and not the state board of public welfare.

As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.253. Amended by P.L.168-2018, SEC.6; P.L.122-2026, SEC.27.
Ind. Code § 12-19-1-5 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 19 / Chapter 1 / Section 12-19-1-5
County director; travel expenses
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) In addition to the compensation paid under this article, a county director may receive for each mile necessarily traveled in the discharge of the county director's duties the same amount per mile that other state employees receive.

(b) A county director is also entitled to a per diem for lodging and meal expenses if the county director's official duties require the county director to travel outside of the county where the county director's permanent office is located. The per diem for a county director's lodging and meals shall be paid at the rate set by law for other state employees.

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-3-3(b) part.]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.146-2008, SEC.396; P.L.44-2009, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 12-17.6-2-1 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 17.6 / Chapter 2 / Section 12-17.6-2-1
Administration of program
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The secretary shall administer the children's health insurance program through the office of Medicaid policy and planning.

As added by P.L.273-1999, SEC.177. Amended by P.L.35-2016, SEC.51.
Ind. Code § 12-15-35-29 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 15 / Chapter 35 / Section 12-15-35-29
Quorum; majority vote on DUR criteria and standards for prescribing
Status: in_force

Sec. 29. (a) A quorum consists of six (6) voting members of the board.

(b) DUR criteria and standards for appropriate prescribing may only be implemented with the approval of a majority of the quorum of the board. The majority vote must include at least three (3) of the four (4) physician members of the board and may allow the board to accept deviations from the standards on a case-by-case basis.

As added by P.L.75-1992, SEC.19. Amended by P.L.231-1999, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 12-14-28-3.3 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 14 / Chapter 28 / Section 12-14-28-3.3
Eligibility of individuals with criminal convictions; participation in substance abuse or mental health treatment; substance abuse testing
Status: in_force

Sec. 3.3. (a) An individual who:

(1) except for 21 U.S.C. 862a(a), meets the federal and Indiana TANF program eligibility requirements;

(2) has been convicted of an offense under federal or state law that:

(A) is classified as a felony;

(B) has as an element the possession or use of a controlled substance (as defined in 21 U.S.C. 802(6)); and

(C) does not have as an element the distribution or manufacturing of a controlled substance (as defined in 21 U.S.C. 802(6)); and

(3) either has completed or is participating in substance abuse or mental health treatment provided by:

(A) an addiction services provider certified by the division of mental health and addiction;

(B) a mental health provider (as defined in IC 16-36-1.5-2);

(C) the department of correction;

(D) the federal government; or

(E) a faith based program certified by the division of mental health and addiction;

is eligible to receive assistance under this chapter for not more than twelve (12) months.

(b) For purposes of eligibility for assistance under this chapter, a court may order an individual described in subsection (a) to participate in substance abuse or mental health treatment under this section.

(c) The department of correction shall assist an individual who:

(1) is incarcerated by the department of correction; and

(2) will be eligible for assistance under this chapter upon:

(A) release to parole;

(B) assignment to a community transition program; or

(C) discharge from the department of correction;

with applying for assistance under this chapter as described in IC 11-10-12-5.

(d) An individual who is receiving TANF under this section must be tested not less than one (1) time every two (2) months for drugs at a time chosen by the provider of the substance abuse or mental health treatment the individual completed or is participating in under this section. Nothing in this section shall prevent the provider from testing for drugs more frequently if more frequent testing is part of the program operated by the provider.

As added by P.L.161-2007, SEC.32.
Ind. Code § 12-15-39.8-2 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 15 / Chapter 39.8 / Section 12-15-39.8-2
"Program"
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "program" means the Indiana long term care insurance partnership program established by section 4(a) of this chapter.

As added by P.L.196-2021, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 12-26-2-6 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 26 / Chapter 2 / Section 12-26-2-6
Participation in proceedings or assisting in detention or care of individual; immunity from liability
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. (a) A person who without malice, bad faith, or negligence acts according to this article and:

(1) participates in proceedings for the detention or commitment of an individual; or

(2) assists in the detention, care, and treatment of an individual alleged or adjudged to have a mental illness;

is immune from any civil or criminal liability that might otherwise be imposed as a result of the person's actions.

(b) The immunity provided by this section does not permit a person to do either of the following:

(1) Physically abuse an individual.

(2) Deprive an individual of a personal or civil right except according to this article.

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-14-9.1-12.]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.99-2007, SEC.126.
Ind. Code § 12-17.2-6-20 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 17.2 / Chapter 6 / Section 12-17.2-6-20
Emergency or temporary order requiring cessation of operation
Status: in_force

Sec. 20. (a) The division shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to establish a list of violations of this article that would pose an immediate threat to the life or well-being of a child in the care of a child care ministry.

(b) If an employee or agent of the division determines that a violation described in subsection (a) exists, the division shall:

(1) issue an emergency or other temporary order under IC 4-21.5-4 requiring the operator to immediately cease operation of the child care ministry; and

(2) contact the parent or guardian of each child enrolled in the child care ministry to inform the parent or guardian:

(A) that the division has issued an order to require the operator to cease operation of the child care ministry; and

(B) of the reason for the order to cease operation;

pending the outcome of proceedings conducted under sections 22 through 25 of this chapter.

(c) An emergency or other temporary order issued by an employee or agent of the division must be approved by the director.

(d) An approval under subsection (c) may be communicated orally to the employee or agent issuing the order. However, the division shall maintain a written record of the approval.

As added by P.L.53-2018, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 12-7-3-2 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 7 / Chapter 3 / Section 12-7-3-2
Treatment of rules adopted by department of mental health concerning case management services for developmentally disabled
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) A rule adopted by the department of mental health concerning case management services for developmentally disabled persons under IC 16-14-31 (before its repeal by P.L.9-1991) is valid and effective until the division of disability, aging, and rehabilitative services adopts a rule under IC 4-22-2 that:

(1) supersedes in whole or in part the department of mental health rule; or

(2) repeals the department of mental health rule.

(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a), if a rule adopted by the department of mental health before January 1, 1992:

(1) has not been superseded or repealed as provided in subsection (a); and

(2) provides authority to the department of mental health that has been transferred to the division of disability, aging, and rehabilitative services under P.L.9-1991;

that rule shall be interpreted to constitute an authorization to the division of disability, aging, and rehabilitative services and not the department of mental health.

As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.253. Amended by P.L.168-2018, SEC.4; P.L.122-2026, SEC.25.
Ind. Code § 12-24-2-9 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 24 / Chapter 2 / Section 12-24-2-9
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.192-2002(ss), SEC.155. Repealed by P.L.168-2018, SEC.32.
Ind. Code § 12-14-30-1 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 14 / Chapter 30 / Section 12-14-30-1
"SNAP"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "SNAP" refers to the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program under 7 U.S.C. 2011 et seq.

As added by P.L.260-2013, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 12-15-2.3-11 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 15 / Chapter 2.3 / Section 12-15-2.3-11
Reimbursement for care during presumptive eligibility
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. If a woman described in section 1 of this chapter is:

(1) determined to be presumptively eligible for Medicaid under this chapter; and

(2) subsequently determined not to be eligible for Medicaid;

a qualified entity under section 4(1) or 4(2) of this chapter that determined that the woman was presumptively eligible for Medicaid shall reimburse the office for all funds expended by the office in paying for care for the woman during the woman's period of presumptive eligibility.

As added by P.L.152-2001, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 12-18-8-14 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 18 / Chapter 8 / Section 12-18-8-14
Data collection
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. The coalition shall collect and document information surrounding the deaths reviewed by a local domestic violence fatality review team. The coalition shall develop a data collection form that includes the following:

(1) Identifying and nonidentifying information.

(2) Information regarding the circumstances surrounding a death.

(3) Factors contributing to a death.

(4) Findings and recommendations.

As added by P.L.181-2003, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 12-15-28-4 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 15 / Chapter 28 / Section 12-15-28-4
Hearing; introduction of evidence
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. At the hearing, the applicant and county office may introduce additional evidence.

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-7-23 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.116; P.L.5-1993, SEC.129.
Ind. Code § 12-15-35-10 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 15 / Chapter 35 / Section 12-15-35-10
"Overutilization or underutilization" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. As used in this chapter, "overutilization or underutilization" means the use of a drug in such quantities where the desired therapeutic goal is not achieved.

As added by P.L.75-1992, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 12-23-8.1-11 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 23 / Chapter 8.1 / Section 12-23-8.1-11
Probation violation
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. (a) Failure of an individual placed on probation and under the treatment supervision of the division to observe the requirements set down by the division constitutes a violation of a condition of probation.

(b) A failure shall be reported by the division to the probation officer in charge of the individual and treated in accordance with IC 35-38-2-3.

As added by P.L.187-2015, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 12-17.2-3.5-4 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 17.2 / Chapter 3.5 / Section 12-17.2-3.5-4
Ineligible providers; enforcement actions; decertification; division consideration of religious instruction or activity
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) A provider is ineligible to receive a voucher payment if the provider:

(1) has been convicted of a:

(A) felony:

(i) related to the health or safety of a child;

(ii) that is a sex offense (as defined in IC 11-8-8-5.2);

(iii) that is a dangerous felony; or

(iv) that is not a felony otherwise described in items (i) through (iii), and less than ten (10) years have elapsed from the date the person was discharged from probation, imprisonment, or parole, whichever discharge date is latest;

(B) misdemeanor related to:

(i) the health or safety of a child; or

(ii) welfare fraud;

(C) misdemeanor for operating a child care center without a license under IC 12-17.2-4-35, or of a substantially similar offense committed in another jurisdiction if the offense is directly or indirectly related to jeopardizing the health or safety of a child; or

(D) misdemeanor for operating a child care home without a license under IC 12-17.2-5-35, or of a substantially similar offense committed in another jurisdiction if the offense is directly or indirectly related to jeopardizing the health or safety of a child;

(2) allows an individual who has been convicted of a crime specified under subdivision (1) to reside with the provider, if the provider operates a child care program in the provider's home;

(3) employs an individual or allows an individual to volunteer who:

(A) may be on the premises of the facility where the provider operates a child care program during operating hours of the child care program; and

(B) has been convicted of a crime specified in subdivision (1);

(4) has had a revocation of eligibility under this chapter during the immediately preceding two (2) years; or

(5) fails to meet the requirements of this chapter.

(b) A provider whose:

(1) license under IC 12-17.2-4 or IC 12-17.2-5; or

(2) compliance with this chapter;

is subject to an enforcement action is ineligible to receive a voucher payment, regardless of whether the provider meets the requirements of this chapter, until the outcome of any proceeding under IC 4-21.5 reflects a final determination that the provider's license or eligibility is in good standing.

(c) If the division decertifies a provider under this chapter, the provider:

(1) may reapply for eligibility to receive a voucher payment at any time that the provider is able to demonstrate compliance with this chapter; and

(2) is not eligible to receive a voucher payment under this chapter until the provider receives notice from the division that the provider's application under subdivision (1) has been approved.

(d) In determining whether a provider meets the requirements of this chapter, the division may not consider religious instruction or activities.

As added by P.L.247-2001, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.109-2002, SEC.2; P.L.18-2003, SEC.12; P.L.287-2013, SEC.6; P.L.225-2013, SEC.8; P.L.171-2014, SEC.2; P.L.121-2020, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 12-8-1.6-11 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 8 / Chapter 1.6 / Section 12-8-1.6-11
Determination of savings; report
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. (a) The office of the secretary shall annually determine any state savings generated by home and community based services under this chapter by reducing the use of institutional care.

(b) The office of the secretary shall annually report to the governor, the budget agency, the budget committee, the interim study committee on public health, behavioral health, and human services established by IC 2-5-1.3-4, and the executive director of the legislative services agency the savings determined under subsection (a). A report under this subsection to the executive director of the legislative services agency must be in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6.

(c) Savings determined under subsection (a) may be used to fund the state's share of additional home and community based Medicaid waiver slots.

As added by P.L.174-2025, SEC.14.
Ind. Code § 12-15-2.5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 15 / Chapter 2.5 / Section 12-15-2.5-3-b
Ineligibility for assistance
Status: in_force

Note: This version of section effective 10-1-2026. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 10-1-2026.

Sec. 3. A person who is in the United States and who does not meet the requirements of 42 U.S.C. 1396b(v)(5) is not entitled to receive assistance under this article.

As added by P.L.46-1995, SEC.38. Amended by P.L.1-2007, SEC.121; P.L.63-2026, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 12-24-7-4 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 24 / Chapter 7 / Section 12-24-7-4
Election of patient to perform work for pay
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. (a) A patient may elect to perform work for pay under this chapter if work of the type described by the treatment team under section 3(a)(1) of this chapter is available.

(b) A patient may not be required to perform work for pay.

[Pre-1992 Revision Citations: 4-28-27-5; 16-13-23-6.]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 12-14-2-13 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 14 / Chapter 2 / Section 12-14-2-13
Reporting of assistance decisions
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. The county office shall immediately report to the division the decision for each application for assistance to a dependent child.

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-7-9 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.70; P.L.5-1993, SEC.83.
Ind. Code § 12-17.2-2-2 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 17.2 / Chapter 2 / Section 12-17.2-2-2-b
Powers of division
Status: in_force

Note: This version of section effective 7-1-2027. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 7-1-2027.

Sec. 2. The division may do the following:

(1) Prescribe forms for reports, statements, notices, and other documents required by this article or by the rules adopted under this article.

(2) Increase public awareness of this article and the rules adopted under this article by preparing and publishing manuals and guides explaining this article and the rules adopted under this article.

(3) Facilitate compliance with and enforcement of this article through the publication of materials under subdivision (2).

(4) Prepare reports and studies to advance the purpose of this article.

(5) Seek the advice and recommendations of state agencies whose information and knowledge would be of assistance in writing, revising, or monitoring rules developed under this article. These agencies, including the office of the attorney general, Indiana department of health, division of mental health and addiction, bureau of criminal identification and investigation, and department of homeland security, shall upon request supply necessary information to the division.

(6) Make the directory of licensees available to the public for a charge not to exceed the cost of reproducing the directory.

(7) Charge a reasonable processing fee for each license application and renewal as follows:

(A) For a child care center license, a fee of two dollars ($2) per licensed child capacity.

(B) For a child care center new inquiry application packet, a fee not to exceed five dollars ($5).

(C) For a child care home license new inquiry application packet, a fee not to exceed five dollars ($5).

(D) For a child care home annual inspection, a fee not to exceed twenty-five dollars ($25).

(8) Exercise any other regulatory and administrative powers necessary to carry out the functions of the division.

As added by P.L.1-1993, SEC.141. Amended by P.L.215-2001, SEC.51; P.L.56-2023, SEC.117; P.L.152-2026, SEC.193.
Ind. Code § 12-24-7-2 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 24 / Chapter 7 / Section 12-24-7-2
"Treatment team" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "treatment team" includes physicians, psychologists, therapists, or other state institution staff designated to meet periodically to review a patient's progress.

[Pre-1992 Revision Citations: 4-28-27-2; 16-13-23-3.]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 12-15-22-3 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 15 / Chapter 22 / Section 12-15-22-3
Judicial review
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. After exhausting all administrative remedies, a provider may obtain judicial review of a sanction under IC 4-21.5-5.

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-7-15.3(b) part.]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 12-15-23-4 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 15 / Chapter 23 / Section 12-15-23-4
Rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The secretary may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 that provide procedures for the calculation of overpayments under this chapter.

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-7-15.9(a) part.]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 12-12-7-1 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 12 / Chapter 7 / Section 12-12-7-1
Unit defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "unit" refers to the unit of services for the deaf and hard of hearing established by IC 12-12-1-2.

[1992 Revision Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 12-17.6-3-1 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 17.6 / Chapter 3 / Section 12-17.6-3-1
Applicability of chapter
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. This chapter does not apply until January 1, 2000.

As added by P.L.273-1999, SEC.177.
Ind. Code § 12-15-1.3-19 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 15 / Chapter 1.3 / Section 12-15-1.3-19
Application for amendment to family and supports services waiver; priority status; rules
Status: in_force

Sec. 19. (a) Before July 1, 2019, the office of the secretary shall apply to the United States Department of Health and Human Services for an amendment to the family and support services Medicaid waiver to create priority status on the waiver for a child of:

(1) an active member; or

(2) veteran;

of the armed forces of the United States (as defined in IC 5-9-4-3) or the national guard.

(b) The office of the secretary may not implement the amendment until the office files an affidavit with the governor attesting that the amendment applied for under this section is in effect. The office of the secretary shall file the affidavit under this subsection not more than five (5) days after the office is notified that the amendment is approved.

(c) If the office of the secretary receives approval for the amendment under this section from the United States Department of Health and Human Services and the governor receives the affidavit filed under subsection (b), the office shall implement the amendment not more than sixty (60) days after the governor receives the affidavit.

(d) The office of the secretary may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this section.

As added by P.L.52-2019, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 12-17.2-7.2-7 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 17.2 / Chapter 7.2 / Section 12-17.2-7.2-7
Prekindergarten program; establishment; administration; prekindergarten vouchers and provider expansion grants
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) The prekindergarten program is established to provide:

(1) prekindergarten vouchers for qualified early education services in a manner consistent with how funds are distributed under the CCDF child care voucher program; and

(2) grants for expansion plans as described in section 7.4(a)(2) of this chapter.

(b) The office shall administer the prekindergarten program. The prekindergarten program may include:

(1) eligible providers in Indiana; and

(2) potential eligible providers or existing eligible providers as described in section 7.4 of this chapter.

(c) Beginning July 1, 2020, the total number of prekindergarten vouchers provided during the immediately preceding state fiscal year shall include the number of prekindergarten vouchers issued under a preschool program established in March 2015 that operates in a consolidated city.

(d) The prekindergarten program includes eligible providers in any county in Indiana.

(e) Subject to the requirements of this chapter, the office shall determine:

(1) the eligibility requirements, application process, and selection process for providing prekindergarten vouchers under the prekindergarten program and awarding grants under section 7.4 of this chapter;

(2) the administration and reporting requirements for:

(A) eligible providers; and

(B) potential eligible providers or existing eligible providers;

participating in the prekindergarten program; and

(3) with the assistance of the early learning advisory committee, an appropriate outcomes based accountability system for:

(A) eligible providers; and

(B) potential eligible providers or existing eligible providers.

(f) The office shall, subject to the availability of funding, determine the number of eligible children, limited eligibility children, and children of child care employees who will participate in the prekindergarten program.

As added by P.L.202-2014, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.184-2017, SEC.19; P.L.268-2019, SEC.7; P.L.246-2023, SEC.11; P.L.92-2024, SEC.17.
Ind. Code § 12-16-4.5-6 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 16 / Chapter 4.5 / Section 12-16-4.5-6
Civil or criminal liability arising from assistance in preparation of application; immunity
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. A person who in good faith provides assistance in the completion of an application under this chapter is immune from civil or criminal liability arising from the assistance.

As added by P.L.120-2002, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 12-8-12-6 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 8 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-8-12-6
Powers of director
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. The director may do the following:

(1) Establish criteria for a request for proposals to stimulate public-private partnerships to promote employment opportunities for TANF recipients and applicants under this chapter.

(2) Establish sanctions, including the termination of TANF assistance, for a TANF recipient or applicant who refuses to participate in an employment or a job training opportunity offered to TANF recipients or applicants under this chapter.

(3) Establish a procedure to set priorities for the entry of recipients or applicants into job placement and training.

As added by P.L.2-1997, SEC.34. Amended by P.L.161-2007, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 12-23-18-8 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 23 / Chapter 18 / Section 12-23-18-8
"Dispense"; provision of information to division; annual report
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. (a) As used in this section, "dispense" means to deliver a controlled substance to an ultimate user.

(b) Subject to the federal patient confidentiality requirements under 42 CFR Part 2, when an opioid treatment program dispenses a controlled substance designated by the Indiana board of pharmacy under IC 35-48-2-5 through IC 35-48-2-10, the opioid treatment program shall provide the following information upon request from the division:

(1) The medications dispensed by the program.

(2) The medication delivery process, which includes whether the medication was in liquid, film, or another form.

(3) The number of doses dispensed of each medication.

(4) The dosage quantities for each medication.

(5) The number of patients receiving take home medications.

(6) The number of days of supply dispensed.

(7) Patient demographic information for each medication, including gender, age, and time in treatment.

(8) The dispenser's United States Drug Enforcement Agency registration number.

(9) The average number of patients served by:

(A) the opioid treatment program annually; and

(B) each employed or contracted prescriber of the opioid treatment program.

(10) The annual ratio of employed or contracted prescribers to patients served at each opioid treatment program.

(11) The number of patients and the average length of treatment for each medication dispensed by the opioid treatment program.

(12) The number of patients completing an opiate treatment program treatment service having transitioned to opioid abstinence, including the use of long acting, nonaddictive medication for relapse prevention.

(13) The number of patients demonstrating improvement in functioning, as defined by the division, while in treatment at an opiate treatment program.

(14) An annual submission of each opiate treatment program's policy concerning:

(A) the use of INSPECT (as defined in IC 25-26-24-7);

(B) the protocol for addressing patients who are found, using INSPECT data, to have prescriptions for a controlled substance, including benzodiazepines or other opiate medications; and

(C) the protocol for addressing patients who have illicit urine drug screens indicating the use of a controlled substance, including benzodiazepines or other opiates, whether prescribed or not.

(15) The number of patients denied access to services due to inability to pay, including the demographic information of the patient concerning race.

(16) The number of patients who are receiving behavioral health services in addition to medication.

(17) The average mileage a patient is traveling to receive treatment.

(18) The patient relapse rate or the average time an individual is receiving treatment from the opioid treatment program.

(19) The number of admissions and discharges of patients at the opioid treatment program.

(20) The number of pregnant women being treated.

(21) Whether an individual is employed at the time of admission and whether the patient obtains employment during treatment.

(22) The number of patients who are eligible for the Medicaid program.

(23) A description of programs offered by the opioid treatment program.

(24) A description of any community outreach or education to the public offered by the opioid treatment program.

(25) The number of patients who have eliminated the use of an illegal substance after the first year of treatment at the opioid treatment program.

(c) An opioid treatment program shall provide the information required under this section to the division in a manner prescribed by the division.

(d) The division shall annually report the information collected under this section to the legislative council in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6 not later than October 1.

As added by P.L.131-2014, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.8-2016, SEC.6; P.L.165-2017, SEC.1; P.L.51-2019, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 12-15-9-5 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 15 / Chapter 9 / Section 12-15-9-5
Claims against the estate of a recipient's spouse prohibited
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. The office may not file a claim against the estate of a recipient's surviving spouse.

As added by P.L.152-1995, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.246-2005, SEC.109; P.L.149-2012, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 12-13-16-10 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 13 / Chapter 16 / Section 12-13-16-10
211 services data
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. Beginning July 1, 2021, the office of the secretary shall:

(1) compile data regarding 211 services, including:

(A) community needs, including utility, housing, and food assistance;

(B) the number of referrals to community resources;

(C) the number of individuals seeking assistance in each county; and

(D) all community resource providers, including township trustees; and

(2) enter into data sharing agreements with entities approved by the office of the secretary that allow the approved entities to access data compiled under this section in a manner that is consistent with state and federal privacy laws.

As added by P.L.73-2020, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.162-2021, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 12-14-2-8 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 14 / Chapter 2 / Section 12-14-2-8
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-7-3(e).]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8. Repealed by P.L.161-2007, SEC.40.
Ind. Code § 12-8-1.5-19 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 8 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 12-8-1.5-19
Administration of 211 services
Status: in_force

Sec. 19. The office of the secretary has all the powers necessary or convenient to carry out and effectuate the purposes and provisions of IC 12-13-16 (concerning the administration of the 211 dialing code used to provide access to human services information and referrals), including the power to make and publish rules, in the manner set forth in IC 12-13-16-13.

As added by P.L.73-2020, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 12-15-30.5-8 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 15 / Chapter 30.5 / Section 12-15-30.5-8
Commission member per diem and travel
Status: in_force

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following repeal of this section, effective 7-1-2027.

Sec. 8. (a) Each member of the commission who is not a state employee is entitled to the minimum salary per diem provided by IC 4-10-11-2.1(b). Such a member is also entitled to reimbursement for traveling expenses and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's duties, as provided in the state travel policies and procedures established by the Indiana department of administration and approved by the budget agency.

(b) Each member of the commission who is a state employee but who is not a member of the general assembly is entitled to reimbursement for traveling expenses and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's duties, as provided in the state travel policies and procedures established by the Indiana department of administration and approved by the budget agency.

(c) Each member of the commission who is a member of the general assembly is entitled to receive the same per diem, mileage, and travel allowances paid to legislative members of interim study committees established by the legislative council. Per diem, mileage, and travel allowances paid under this subsection shall be paid from appropriations made to the legislative council or the legislative services agency.

As added by P.L.116-2019, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 12-20-20-4 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 20 / Chapter 20 / Section 12-20-20-4
Purchase and payment forms
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The state board of accounts shall prescribe the forms for the purchase of and payment for township assistance items.

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-2-1-10(c).]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.73-2005, SEC.93.
Ind. Code § 12-10-7-4 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 10 / Chapter 7 / Section 12-10-7-4
"Region" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "region" means a service provision region established by the division by rule adopted under IC 4-22-2.

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-17-8.]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 12-7-2.1-342 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 7 / Chapter 2.1 / Section 12-7-2.1-342
"Trustees"
Status: in_force

Sec. 342. "Trustees", for purposes of IC 12-15-18, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-15-18-3.5.

As added by P.L.145-2026, SEC.63.
Ind. Code § 12-15-9-2 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 15 / Chapter 9 / Section 12-15-9-2
Property exempt from enforcement
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. A claim may not be enforced against the following:

(1) Real estate of a recipient while it is necessary for the support, maintenance, or comfort of the surviving spouse, a dependent child less than twenty-one (21) years of age, or a dependent who is nonsupporting because of blindness or other disability.

(2) Personal property necessary for the support, maintenance, or comfort of the surviving spouse, a dependent child less than twenty-one (21) years of age, or a dependent who is nonsupporting because of blindness or other disability.

(3) Personal effects, ornaments, or keepsakes of the deceased.

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-7-25(b).]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.152-1995, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 12-15-31.1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 15 / Chapter 31.1 / Section 12-15-31.1-1
Dispensing fee surveys
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. At least once every two (2) years, the office shall conduct a survey of pharmacy providers to assess the appropriate level of dispensing fees to be paid to providers for prescribed drugs.

As added by P.L.15-2002, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 12-20-6-5.5 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 20 / Chapter 6 / Section 12-20-6-5.5
Application for public assistance before granting township assistance
Status: in_force

Sec. 5.5. (a) This section does not apply in an emergency.

(b) If, before granting township assistance, the township trustee determines that an applicant or a member of an applicant's household may be eligible for public assistance other than township assistance, the applicant or household member shall, when referred by the township trustee, make an application and comply with all necessary requirements for completing the application process for public assistance administered by:

(1) the division of family resources and county offices; or

(2) any other federal or state governmental entity.

(c) An applicant or a household member who fails to:

(1) file an application as specified in subsection (b); and

(2) show evidence that the application, as referred by the township trustee, was filed not more than fifteen (15) working days after the township trustee's referral;

may be denied township assistance for not more than sixty (60) days.

As added by P.L.51-1996, SEC.24. Amended by P.L.73-2005, SEC.32; P.L.145-2006, SEC.114.
Ind. Code § 12-15-35.5-4 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 15 / Chapter 35.5 / Section 12-15-35.5-4
Prior authorization requirement parameters
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. Prior authorization requirements developed under this chapter must:

(1) comply with all applicable state and federal laws, including the provisions of 405 IAC 5-3 and 42 U.S.C. 1396r-8(d)(5); and

(2) provide that the prior authorization number assigned to an approved request be included on the prescription or drug order:

(A) issued by the prescribing practitioner; or

(B) if the prescription is transmitted orally, relayed to the dispensing pharmacist by the prescribing practitioner.

As added by P.L.6-2002, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.107-2002, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 12-26-6-11 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 26 / Chapter 6 / Section 12-26-6-11
Report required of facility superintendent or attending physician before end of commitment period
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. At least twenty (20) days before the end of the first or second temporary commitment period, the superintendent of the facility or the attending physician shall make a report to the court that states all of the following:

(1) The mental condition of the individual.

(2) Whether the individual is dangerous or gravely disabled.

(3) Whether the individual needs continuing care and treatment in a facility for a period of more than ninety (90) days.

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-14-9.1-10(a) part.]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 12-14-2-11 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 14 / Chapter 2 / Section 12-14-2-11
Compliance with awards
Status: repealed

Sec. 11. The county office shall make an award that, including a subsequent modification, is binding and must be complied with by the county office until the award or modified award is vacated.

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-7-7 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.68; P.L.5-1993, SEC.81.
Ind. Code § 12-17.2-2-10 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 17.2 / Chapter 2 / Section 12-17.2-2-10-b
Variances and waivers
Status: in_force

Note: This version of section effective 7-1-2027. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 7-1-2027.

Sec. 10. (a) The division may grant a variance or waiver of a rule governing a provider. A variance or waiver granted under this section must promote statewide practices and must protect the rights of persons affected by this article.

(b) The division may grant a variance to a rule if a provider does the following:

(1) Submits to the division a written request for the variance in the form and manner specified by the division.

(2) Documents that compliance with an alternative method of compliance approved by the division will not be adverse to the health, safety, or welfare of a child receiving services from the applicant for the variance, as determined by the division.

(c) A variance granted under subsection (b) must be conditioned upon compliance with the alternative method approved by the division. Noncompliance constitutes the violation of a rule of the division and may be the basis for revoking the variance.

(d) The division may grant a waiver of a rule if a provider does the following:

(1) Submits to the division a written request for the waiver in the form and manner specified by the division.

(2) Documents that compliance with the rule specified in the application for the waiver will create an undue hardship on the applicant for the waiver, as determined by the division.

(3) Documents that the applicant for the waiver will be in substantial compliance with the rules adopted by the division after the waiver is granted, as determined by the division.

(4) Documents that noncompliance with the rule specified in the application for a waiver will not be adverse to the health, safety, or welfare of a child receiving services from the applicant for the waiver, as determined by the division.

(e) Except for a variance or waiver of a rule governing child care homes, a variance or waiver of a rule under this section that conflicts with a building rule or fire safety rule adopted by the department of homeland security is not effective until the variance or waiver is approved by the department of homeland security or, with the approval of the department of homeland security, the state building commissioner.

As added by P.L.1-1993, SEC.141. Amended by P.L.136-1993, SEC.7; P.L.2-1995, SEC.51; P.L.145-2006, SEC.94; P.L.225-2013, SEC.5; P.L.152-2026, SEC.196.
Ind. Code § 12-11-14-18 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 11 / Chapter 14 / Section 12-11-14-18
Investment policies
Status: in_force

Sec. 18. The authority shall establish and implement investment policies in accordance with IC 5-13 for the following:

(1) Money in the general operating fund.

(2) Money in the administrative account.

(3) Any other money of the authority other than money in:

(A) the endowment fund; and

(B) the program account.

As added by P.L.12-2016, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 12-16-7.5-7 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 16 / Chapter 7.5 / Section 12-16-7.5-7
Responsibility for the payment of hospital care; limitations
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. The division is not responsible under the hospital care for the indigent program for the payment of any part of the costs of providing care in a hospital to an individual who is not either of the following:

(1) A citizen of the United States.

(2) A lawfully admitted alien.

As added by P.L.120-2002, SEC.23. Amended by P.L.255-2003, SEC.40.
Ind. Code § 12-7-2.1-243 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 7 / Chapter 2.1 / Section 12-7-2.1-243
"Patient"
Status: in_force

Sec. 243. "Patient" means the following:

(1) For purposes of IC 12-24-1-4, an individual who is admitted to a state institution for observation, diagnosis, or treatment.

(2) For purposes of IC 12-24-7, the meaning set forth in IC 12-24-7-1.

(3) For purposes of IC 12-24-6, IC 12-24-13, IC 12-24-14, and IC 12-24-15, an individual with a mental illness, an individual who appears to have a mental illness, or an individual with an intellectual disability who is:

(A) in or under the supervision and control of a state institution; or

(B) because of mental illness, under the supervision and control of a circuit, superior, or juvenile court.

(4) For purposes of IC 12-24-17, the meaning set forth in IC 12-24-17-2.

(5) For purposes of IC 12-27, an individual receiving mental health services or developmental training. The term includes a client of a service provider.

As added by P.L.145-2026, SEC.63.
Ind. Code § 12-8-10-10 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 8 / Chapter 10 / Section 12-8-10-10
Audits; distribution of copies
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. Not more than thirty (30) days after the completion of each audit required by this chapter, the group shall submit a copy of the audit to each of the following:

(1) The state board of accounts.

(2) Each state agency that is a party to a contract covered in the audit.

(3) The legislative council, upon request of the legislative council or when required by federal law. A report submitted under this subdivision must be in electronic format under IC 5-14-6.

(4) The appropriate federal agency, when required by federal law.

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-12-7.]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.28-2004, SEC.87.
Ind. Code § 12-24-17-8 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 24 / Chapter 17 / Section 12-24-17-8
Releasing information concerning a patient's medical records or treatment without written consent of patient, parent, or guardian
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. A person who knowingly or intentionally releases information concerning a patient's medical records or treatment under IC 12-24-11 or IC 16-39-2 without the knowing, written consent of the patient or the patient's parent or guardian commits a Class B infraction.

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-14-28-3.]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.40-1994, SEC.53.
Ind. Code § 12-15-33.3-1 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 15 / Chapter 33.3 / Section 12-15-33.3-1
"Commission"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "commission" refers to the Medicaid beneficiary advisory commission created by section 2 of this chapter.

As added by P.L.26-2025, SEC.11.
Ind. Code § 12-11-14-17 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 11 / Chapter 14 / Section 12-11-14-17
Funds
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. The following are established:

(1) The general operating fund.

(2) The endowment fund.

(3) The trust fund and, in the trust fund, the following:

(A) The administrative account.

(B) The program account.

As added by P.L.12-2016, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 12-12.7-2-14.5 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 12.7 / Chapter 2 / Section 12-12.7-2-14.5
Per diems; traveling expenses; reimbursements
Status: in_force

Sec. 14.5. (a) Any member of the council who is not a state employee is entitled to the minimum salary per diem provided by IC 4-10-11-2.1(b). The member is also entitled to reimbursement for traveling expenses under IC 4-13-1-4 and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's duties as provided in the state policies and procedures established by the Indiana department of administration and approved by the budget agency.

(b) Any member of the council who is a state employee but who is not a member of the general assembly is entitled to reimbursement for traveling expenses under IC 4-13-1-4 and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's duties as provided in the state policies and procedures established by the Indiana department of administration and approved by the budget agency.

(c) Any member of the council who is a member of the general assembly is entitled to receive the same per diem, mileage, and travel allowances paid to members of the general assembly serving on interim study committees established by the legislative council.

As added by P.L.111-2020, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 12-15-2-16.5 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 15 / Chapter 2 / Section 12-15-2-16.5
Automatic assignment to medical support and third party medical payments; application
Status: in_force

Sec. 16.5. (a) An individual who is applying for Medicaid or receiving Medicaid is considered to have automatically assigned to the state the individual's rights, or the rights of any other person who is dependent upon the individual and eligible for Medicaid, to medical support and other third party payments for medical care for the duration of enrollment in the Medicaid program by the individual or the individual's dependent.

(b) An individual's assignment under subsection (a):

(1) is effective only for services that are reimbursed by Medicaid; and

(2) does not apply to Medicare payments.

As added by P.L.153-2011, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 12-15-39.6-10 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 15 / Chapter 39.6 / Section 12-15-39.6-10
Asset disregard adjustment
Status: in_force

Sec. 10. (a) As used in this section, "asset disregard" means one (1) of the following:

(1) A one dollar ($1) increase in the amount of assets an individual who:

(A) purchases a qualified long term care policy; and

(B) meets the requirements under section 8 of this chapter;

may retain under IC 12-15-3 for each one dollar ($1) of benefit paid out under the individual's long term care policy for long term care services.

(2) The total assets an individual owns and may retain under IC 12-15-3 and still qualify for benefits under IC 12-15 at the time the individual applies for benefits if the individual:

(A) is the beneficiary of a qualified long term care policy that provides maximum benefits at time of purchase of at least one hundred forty thousand dollars ($140,000) and includes a provision under which the daily benefit increases by at least five percent (5%) per year, compounded at least annually;

(B) meets the requirements under section 8 of this chapter; and

(C) has exhausted the benefits of the qualified long term care policy.

(b) When the office determines whether an individual is eligible for Medicaid under IC 12-15-3, the office shall:

(1) make an asset disregard adjustment for any individual who purchases a qualified long term care policy; and

(2) if the assets owned by the individual's spouse are included in the individual's eligibility determination, include the assets of the individual's spouse in the asset disregard adjustment.

The asset disregard must be available after benefits of the long term care policy have been applied to the cost of long term care as required under this chapter.

(c) The qualified long term care policy an individual must purchase to be eligible for the asset disregard under subsection (a)(2) must have maximum benefits at time of purchase equal to at least one hundred forty thousand dollars ($140,000) plus five percent (5%) interest compounded annually beginning January 1, 1999.

As added by P.L.24-1997, SEC.53. Amended by P.L.2-1998, SEC.39; P.L.146-2015, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 12-10-17.1-2 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 10 / Chapter 17.1 / Section 12-10-17.1-2
"Ancillary services" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "ancillary services" means services ancillary to the basic services provided to an individual in need of self-directed in-home care who needs at least one (1) of the basic services (as defined in section 4 of this chapter). The term includes the following:

(1) Homemaker services, including shopping, laundry, cleaning, and seasonal chores.

(2) Companion services, including transportation, letter writing, mail reading, and escort services.

(3) Assistance with cognitive tasks, including managing finances, planning activities, and making decisions.

As added by P.L.141-2006, SEC.44.
Ind. Code § 12-15-28-7 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 15 / Chapter 28 / Section 12-15-28-7
Decision by office to grant Medicaid assistance; effect
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. A decision of the office made in conformity with the Medicaid program, including the establishment of dates of eligibility:

(1) is binding upon the county office involved;

(2) shall be complied with by the county office; and

(3) has the same effect as decisions of the county office from which the appeal is taken.

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-7-23 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.117; P.L.5-1993, SEC.130.
Ind. Code § 12-13-16-3 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 13 / Chapter 16 / Section 12-13-16-3-b
Repealed
Status: repealed

Note: This repeal of section effective 7-1-2027. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 7-1-2027.

As added by P.L.73-2020, SEC.7. Repealed by P.L.152-2026, SEC.184.
Ind. Code § 12-15-44.2-6 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 15 / Chapter 44.2 / Section 12-15-44.2-6
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.3-2008, SEC.98. Amended by P.L.160-2011, SEC.8. Repealed by P.L.30-2016, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 12-28-3-5 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 28 / Chapter 3 / Section 12-28-3-5
Procedure on documented demand for fugitive; delivery to agent of demanding state; discharge for delay; costs and expenses; authority to transmit fugitive to other state; authority to demand return to this state
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. (a) Whenever the executive authority of any state demands of the executive authority of Indiana any fugitive described in section 4 of this chapter and produces a copy of commitment, decree, or other judicial process and proceedings, certified as authentic by the governor or chief magistrate of that state, with an affidavit made before a proper officer showing the individual to be a fugitive, the executive authority of Indiana shall cause the individual to be apprehended and secured (if found in Indiana) and to cause immediate notice of the apprehension to be given to the executive authority making the demand (or to the agent of that authority appointed to receive the fugitive) and to cause the fugitive to be delivered to the agent when the fugitive appears.

(b) If no agent appears within thirty (30) days from the time of the apprehension, the fugitive may be discharged.

(c) All costs and expenses incurred in the apprehending, securing, maintaining, and transmitting the fugitive to the state making the demand shall be paid by that state.

(d) Any agent so appointed who receives the fugitive into the agent's custody is empowered to transmit the fugitive to the state from which the fugitive has fled.

(e) The executive authority of Indiana is vested with the power, on the application of any person interested, to demand the return to Indiana of any fugitive described within the scope of this chapter.

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-13-9-4.]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.22.
Ind. Code § 12-17.2-7.2-11 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 17.2 / Chapter 7.2 / Section 12-17.2-7.2-11
Effect of prekindergarten voucher on eligibility for choice scholarship
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. The receipt of a prekindergarten voucher under the prekindergarten program does not qualify, nor have an effect on the qualification or eligibility, of a child for a choice scholarship under IC 20-51-4.

As added by P.L.202-2014, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.184-2017, SEC.28; P.L.165-2021, SEC.142; P.L.201-2023, SEC.139; P.L.246-2023, SEC.17; P.L.9-2024, SEC.335; P.L.92-2024, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 12-24-15-11 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 24 / Chapter 15 / Section 12-24-15-11
Pending litigation or rights accrued before June 1, 1981, unaffected; limitation of actions
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. This article does not affect any pending litigation or rights or privileges that accrued before June 1, 1981. However, a claim for services provided before June 1, 1981, against a patient or the responsible parties of the patient becomes void on the tenth anniversary of the patient's discharge if the diagnosis of the patient was mental illness or developmental disability, or both.

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-14-18.1-15.]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.81-1994, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 12-8-12-3 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 8 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-8-12-3
"Request for proposals" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "request for proposals" means all documents, whether attached or incorporated by reference, used for soliciting proposals.

As added by P.L.2-1997, SEC.34.
Ind. Code § 12-15-5-18.5 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 15 / Chapter 5 / Section 12-15-5-18.5
Reimbursement for emergency medical services
Status: in_force

Sec. 18.5. (a) This section applies to an emergency medical services provider organization that meets the following requirements:

(1) Is certified by the Indiana emergency medical services commission as an advanced life support provider organization under rules adopted under IC 16-31-3.

(2) Is a Medicaid provider.

(b) The office of the secretary shall provide reimbursement for Medicaid covered services provided to a Medicaid recipient that are:

(1) rendered by an emergency medical services provider organization that is a Medicaid provider;

(2) within the emergency medical services provider organization's scope of practice;

(3) performed or provided as advanced life support services; and

(4) performed or provided during a response initiated through the 911 system, regardless of whether the patient is transported.

(c) If multiple emergency medical services provider organizations qualify and submit a claim for reimbursement under this section, the office of the secretary:

(1) may reimburse under this section only for one (1) claim per patient encounter; and

(2) shall reimburse the claim submitted by the emergency medical services provider organization that performed or provided the majority of advanced life support services.

(d) The office of the secretary may apply to the United States Department of Health and Human Services for any amendment to the state Medicaid plan or for any Medicaid waiver necessary to implement this section.

As added by P.L.115-2020, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 12-12-8-3.4 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 12 / Chapter 8 / Section 12-12-8-3.4
"Individual with a disability" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 3.4. As used in this chapter, "individual with a disability" means an individual who:

(1) has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity;

(2) has a record of an impairment described in subdivision (1); or

(3) is regarded as having an impairment described in subdivision (1).

As added by P.L.217-2005, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 12-14-2-5.1 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 14 / Chapter 2 / Section 12-14-2-5.1
Time limitations on receipt of assistance; cash assistance minimum
Status: in_force

Sec. 5.1. (a) Subject to section 5.2 of this chapter, a parent or an essential person may not receive payments if the person has received assistance under this article during the person's lifetime for twenty-four (24) months after June 30, 1995.

(b) A family receiving TANF under this chapter remains eligible to receive TANF services, including access to the Title IV-D child support enforcement program and the IMPACT (JOBS) program, when the family's applicable income is greater than the maximum benefit amount under IC 12-14-1-1.7, but the family's gross income is less than one hundred percent (100%) of the federal income poverty level.

(c) A recipient family shall receive a cash assistance benefit under the TANF program of at least ten dollars ($10) if:

(1) the family's applicable income is greater than the maximum benefit amount specified in IC 12-14-1-1.7;

(2) the family's gross income is less than one hundred percent (100%) of the federal income poverty level; and

(3) a parent or essential person receiving assistance has employment earnings.

As added by P.L.46-1995, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.1-1997, SEC.57; P.L.161-2007, SEC.15; P.L.153-2011, SEC.14; P.L.103-2023, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 12-15-44.2-20 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 15 / Chapter 44.2 / Section 12-15-44.2-20
Premium assistance program
Status: in_force

Sec. 20. (a) The office may establish a health insurance coverage premium assistance program for individuals who meet the following:

(1) Have an annual household income of the following:

(A) Through December 31, 2013, not more than two hundred percent (200%) of the federal income poverty level.

(B) Beginning January 1, 2014, not more than one hundred thirty-three percent (133%) of the federal income poverty level, based on the adjusted gross income provisions set forth in Section 2001(a)(1) of the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

(2) Are eligible for health insurance coverage through an employer but cannot afford the health insurance coverage premiums.

(b) A program established under this section must:

(1) contain eligibility requirements that are similar to the eligibility requirements of the plan;

(2) include a health care account as a component; and

(3) provide that an individual's payment:

(A) to a health care account; or

(B) for a health insurance coverage premium;

may not exceed five percent (5%) of the individual's annual income.

(c) The office may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 necessary to implement and administer this section.

As added by P.L.3-2008, SEC.98. Amended by P.L.160-2011, SEC.13; P.L.30-2016, SEC.22.
Ind. Code § 12-14-2-19 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 14 / Chapter 2 / Section 12-14-2-19
Release of school attendance records
Status: in_force

Sec. 19. The division may require consent to the release of school attendance records as a condition of eligibility to receive assistance under this chapter.

As added by P.L.46-1995, SEC.19.
Ind. Code § 12-12.7-2-14 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 12.7 / Chapter 2 / Section 12-12.7-2-14
Budget; use of funds
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. The council shall prepare and approve a budget using funds under this chapter to do the following:

(1) Conduct hearings and forums.

(2) Pay per diem and travel and other expenses as provided in section 14.5 of this chapter to members of the council.

(3) Hire the staff and obtain services that are necessary to carry out the council's functions.

As added by P.L.93-2006, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.111-2020, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 12-10-20-2 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 10 / Chapter 20 / Section 12-10-20-2
Dementia strategic plan requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) The dementia strategic plan must include the following:

(1) Proposed state actions.

(2) Implementation steps.

(3) Recommendations to carry out the purposes of the dementia strategic plan.

(b) The dementia strategic plan must do the following:

(1) Assess Indiana's current and future status concerning dementia, including the following:

(A) Determine Indiana trends concerning the diagnosis of dementia, and the current and future economic cost on Indiana.

(B) Evaluate the services, resources, and care available to address the needs of individuals with dementia, and their families and caregivers.

(C) Identify methods to reduce the financial costs of dementia care while improving care and services in Indiana.

(2) Identify strategies to increase awareness of dementia, including the following:

(A) Educate health care providers on:

(i) the importance of early detection and diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease and dementia;

(ii) the importance of an annual wellness visit for cognitive health; and

(iii) Medicare having a billing code for individuals with cognitive impairment.

(B) Promote culturally appropriate public health campaigns to increase understanding and awareness of early warning symptoms of dementia, and the value of early detection and diagnosis.

(C) Incorporate messages on brain health, including how to reduce the risk of cognitive decline, in existing public health campaigns and in diverse community settings where there is a greater risk of developing dementia.

(3) Identify strategies to enhance Indiana's dementia based workforce, including the following:

(A) Analyze dementia specific training requirements for paid professionals engaged in the care of individuals with dementia in institutions and home and community based settings.

(B) Increase the number of individuals pursuing careers in dementia care and geriatric occupations to meet future state needs.

(C) Enhance the capacity of adult protective services workers and law enforcement to properly respond to individuals with dementia.

(4) Identify strategies to increase access to home and community based services for individuals with dementia, including the following:

(A) Identify the type, cost, and variety of dementia services in Indiana.

(B) Assess capacity and access to adult day care, respite care, assisted living, and long term care services.

(C) Identify methods to expand Indiana's health care system capacity to meet the growing number and needs of individuals with Alzheimer's disease and dementia.

(5) Identify strategies to enhance the quality of care for individuals with dementia, including the following:

(A) Assess quality care measures for long term care facilities, assisted living facilities, and residential programs available to care for individuals with dementia.

(B) Uncover any existing gaps in dementia services and determine a plan to cover the gap in service.

(C) Identify methods to improve dementia services provided in home and community based settings.

(6) Recommend strategies to decrease health disparities concerning dementia in ethnic and racial populations in Indiana.

(7) Identify and increase state based support for Alzheimer's disease research through Indiana universities and other resources.

(8) Identify needed state policies or actions to act upon findings under this section and implement the recommendations of the dementia strategic plan, setting forth a time frame for implementation.

[Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 12-9.1-5-2.]

As added by P.L.122-2026, SEC.47.
Ind. Code § 12-10-3-24 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 10 / Chapter 3 / Section 12-10-3-24
Protective services order; stipulations
Status: in_force

Sec. 24. If, after a hearing, the court determines that an endangered adult should be required to receive protective services, the court shall issue a protective services order. The order must stipulate the following:

(1) The objectives of the protective services order.

(2) The least restrictive protective services necessary to attain the objectives of the protective services order that the endangered adult must receive.

(3) The duration during which the endangered adult must receive the protective services.

(4) That the adult protective services unit or other person designated by the court shall do the following:

(A) Provide or arrange for the provision of the protective services ordered by the court.

(B) Petition the court to modify or terminate the protective services order if:

(i) the protective services ordered by the court have not been effective in attaining the objectives of the protective services order;

(ii) the physical or mental health of the endangered adult is no longer in danger and the termination of the protective services order will not be likely to place the endangered adult's physical or mental health in danger; or

(iii) the endangered adult has consented to receive the protective services ordered by the court.

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-5-11(g).]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 12-7-2.1-92 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 7 / Chapter 2.1 / Section 12-7-2.1-92
"Countable income"
Status: in_force

Sec. 92. "Countable income", for purposes of IC 12-20, means a monetary amount either paid to an applicant or a member of an applicant's household not more than thirty (30) days before the date of application for township assistance, or accrued and legally available for withdrawal by an applicant or a member of an applicant's household at the time of application or not more than thirty (30) days after the date of application for township assistance. The term includes the following:

(1) Gross wages before mandatory deductions.

(2) Social Security benefits, including Supplemental Security Income.

(3) Aid to Families with Dependent Children.

(4) Unemployment compensation.

(5) Worker's compensation (except compensation that is restricted for the payment of medical expenses).

(6) Vacation pay.

(7) Sick benefits.

(8) Strike benefits.

(9) Private or public pensions.

(10) Taxable income from self-employment.

(11) Bartered goods and services provided by another individual for the payment of nonessential needs on behalf of an applicant or an applicant's household if monetary compensation or the provision of basic necessities would have been reasonably available from that individual.

(12) Child support.

(13) Gifts of cash, goods, or services.

(14) Other sources of revenue or services that the township trustee may reasonably determine to be countable income.

As added by P.L.145-2026, SEC.63.
Ind. Code § 12-20-16-14 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 20 / Chapter 16 / Section 12-20-16-14
Insulin
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. The township trustee is authorized to provide insulin to individuals who are in need of insulin treatment and who are financially unable to purchase the insulin, upon application of a physician licensed under IC 25-22.5 or an advanced practice registered nurse who is licensed under IC 25-23 and who meets the requirements of IC 25-23-1-11 and IC 25-23-1-19.5. However, an application submitted by a physician or an advanced practice registered nurse under this section must meet the requirements of IC 16-41-19-4.

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-1-14-2.]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.262-2003, SEC.5; P.L.129-2018, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 12-16-14-10 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 16 / Chapter 14 / Section 12-16-14-10
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.277-1993(ss), SEC.82. Repealed by P.L.80-1994, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 12-10-6-9 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 10 / Chapter 6 / Section 12-10-6-9
Amount of assistance; determination
Status: repealed

Sec. 9. The division shall determine the amount of the assistance and the date on which the assistance should begin. In determining the amount of assistance, due account shall be taken of any income or property of the applicant and of any support that the applicant may receive from other sources, including any benefit the applicant is receiving from the Social Security Administration. The award made by the division and a subsequent modification of the award is binding upon the state and shall be complied with by the state until the award or modified award is vacated.

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-15-6 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 12-23-7.1-14 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 23 / Chapter 7.1 / Section 12-23-7.1-14
Release requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 14. The division may not release an offender under section 2(2) of this chapter to an alcohol and drug services treatment program that is not a program administered by a court under IC 12-23-14 or that has not complied with the certification requirements of the division of mental health and addiction.

As added by P.L.187-2015, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 12-20-21-4 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 20 / Chapter 21 / Section 12-20-21-4
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-2-1-33.]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.101-2000, SEC.4; P.L.259-2001, SEC.8; P.L.90-2002, SEC.347; P.L.262-2003, SEC.6; P.L.73-2005, SEC.96. Repealed by P.L.169-2006, SEC.84.
Ind. Code § 12-27-6-2 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 27 / Chapter 6 / Section 12-27-6-2
Information required to be given patients
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. A service provider shall inform all patients of the following:

(1) The nature of the treatment or habilitation program proposed.

(2) The known effects of receiving and of not receiving the treatment or habilitation.

(3) Alternative treatments or habilitation programs, if any.

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-14-1.6-7 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.21.
Ind. Code § 12-15-35-4.5 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 15 / Chapter 35 / Section 12-15-35-4.5
"Covered outpatient drug" defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 4.5. As used in this chapter, "covered outpatient drug" has the meaning set forth in 42 U.S.C. 1396r-8(k)(2).

As added by P.L.107-2002, SEC.12.
Ind. Code § 12-23-18-7 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 23 / Chapter 18 / Section 12-23-18-7
Adoption of rules establishing standards and protocols; use of alternative medication for treatment; explanation of side effects
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) The division shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to establish standards and protocols for opioid treatment programs to do the following:

(1) Assess new opioid treatment program patients to determine the most effective opioid treatment medications to start the patient's opioid treatment.

(2) Ensure that each patient voluntarily chooses maintenance treatment and that relevant facts concerning the use of opioid treatment medications are clearly and adequately explained to the patient.

(3) Have appropriate opioid treatment program patients who are receiving methadone for opioid treatment move to receiving other approved opioid treatment medications.

(b) An opioid treatment program shall follow the standards and protocols adopted under subsection (a) for each opioid treatment program patient.

(c) Subject to subsection (a), an opioid treatment program may use any of the following medications as an alternative for methadone for opioid treatment:

(1) Buprenorphine.

(2) Buprenorphine combination products containing naloxone.

(3) Naltrexone injectable and extended release.

(4) A federal Food and Drug Administration approved long acting, nonaddictive medication for the treatment of opioid or alcohol dependence.

(5) Any other medication that has been approved by:

(A) the federal Food and Drug Administration for use in the treatment of opioid addiction; and

(B) the division under subsection (e).

(d) Before starting a patient on a new opioid treatment medication, the opioid treatment program shall explain to the patient the potential side effects of the new medication.

(e) The division may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to provide for other medications, including a federal Food and Drug Administration approved long acting, nonaddictive medication for the treatment of opioid or alcohol dependence, as alternatives to methadone that may be used under subsection (a).

As added by P.L.131-2014, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.187-2015, SEC.21; P.L.209-2015, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 12-30-2-13 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 30 / Chapter 2 / Section 12-30-2-13
Excess produce; sales; proceeds; deposits; reports
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. (a) If there is produce of the county farm that is not needed for the subsistence of the residents, the superintendent shall report that fact to the board of commissioners. The board of commissioners may order the superintendent to sell the surplus produce in the manner and at the time as to produce the best return of money to the county.

(b) The superintendent shall, after making a sale of surplus produce under this section, collect the money and deposit the money with the county treasurer, who shall give the superintendent a receipt for the amount. The superintendent shall immediately thereafter report the transaction to the county auditor, file with the auditor the treasurer's receipt for the money, and take a quietus from the auditor for the money.

(c) All transactions regarding the sale of surplus products from the county farm shall be reported by the superintendent to the board of commissioners in an open meeting. The following information about the transactions shall be entered upon the board of commissioners' record:

(1) The names of the purchasers.

(2) A description of the articles sold.

(3) The quantity of articles sold.

(4) The date of sale.

(5) The price received.

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-4-2-6.]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 12-15-9-0.6 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 15 / Chapter 9 / Section 12-15-9-0.6
Claim against assets transferred by nonprobate transfer; time limit
Status: reserved

Sec. 0.6. (a) This section applies to the enforcement of claims against assets transferred by a nonprobate transfer involving a deceased transferor who dies before, on, or after July 1, 2018.

(b) The office's claim against assets transferred by a nonprobate transfer may be enforced as set out in IC 32-17-13.

(c) Except as provided in subsection (d), enforcement of a claim against assets transferred by a nonprobate transfer must be commenced within the time limits provided in IC 32-17-13.

(d) The time limits provided in subsection (c) do not apply to any assets that were not reported to the county office of the division of family resources.

As added by P.L.178-2002, SEC.83. Amended by P.L.1-2003, SEC.54; P.L.145-2006, SEC.87; P.L.44-2009, SEC.12; P.L.163-2018, SEC.2; P.L.231-2019, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 12-17.2-5-22 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 17.2 / Chapter 5 / Section 12-17.2-5-22
Issuance of decisions
Status: in_force

Sec. 22. The division shall issue a decision within sixty (60) calendar days after the conclusion of the hearing.

As added by P.L.1-1993, SEC.141.
Ind. Code § 12-7-2.1-244 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 7 / Chapter 2.1 / Section 12-7-2.1-244
"Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act"
Status: in_force

Sec. 244. "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act" refers to the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (P.L. 111-148), as amended by the federal Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (P.L. 111-152), as amended from time to time, and regulations or guidance issued under those acts.

As added by P.L.145-2026, SEC.63.
Ind. Code § 12-20-19-5 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 20 / Chapter 19 / Section 12-20-19-5
Higher education award; effect upon eligibility for federal surplus food program assistance
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. If an individual receives a state or federal higher education award that is paid directly to an approved postsecondary educational institution for the individual's benefit:

(1) the individual is not required to report the award as income or as a resource of the individual when applying for assistance through federal surplus food programs; and

(2) the award may not be considered as income or a resource of the individual in determining eligibility for assistance through federal surplus food programs.

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-2-8-5.]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.2-2007, SEC.162.
Ind. Code § 12-23-7.1-9 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 23 / Chapter 7.1 / Section 12-23-7.1-9
Progress reports
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. The court may require progress reports on an individual that the court finds necessary.

As added by P.L.187-2015, SEC.15.
Ind. Code § 12-20-4-11 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 20 / Chapter 4 / Section 12-20-4-11
Supervisors, investigators, assistants, and employees; pay; vacation; sick leave
Status: in_force

Sec. 11. (a) A township assistance supervisor, investigator, assistant, or other necessary employee shall be paid only for the number of days the employee is actually engaged in employment during each month.

(b) A township assistance supervisor, investigator, assistant, or other necessary employee shall be paid at the rate established by the township trustee from an appropriation by the township board with no deduction for legal holidays.

(c) A township assistance supervisor, investigator, assistant, or other necessary employee shall be paid out of the same money as claims for township assistance are paid. Claims for pay are payable upon presentation of a sworn claim itemizing each day for which pay is requested. Claims are to be made and filed in the same manner as other claims for township assistance expenditures are payable, at least once each month.

(d) Each township assistance chief deputy, investigator, supervisor, assistant, or other necessary employee may be granted paid vacation leave or sick leave under IC 5-10-6-1.

(e) The township trustee of a township having a population of at least ten thousand (10,000) may appoint a chief deputy. A chief deputy may be paid from any township funds.

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-2-2-10.]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.51-1996, SEC.19; P.L.73-2005, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 12-29-2-12 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 29 / Chapter 2 / Section 12-29-2-12
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-16-1-10.]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.23. Repealed by P.L.37-1998, SEC.1.
Ind. Code § 12-28-5-17 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 28 / Chapter 5 / Section 12-28-5-17
Inspection of facilities
Status: in_force

Sec. 17. The inspection of a facility to determine its compliance with state licensure standards shall be conducted, to the extent feasible, at the same time as the inspection to determine its compliance with federal standards.

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-21-11.]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.22.
Ind. Code § 12-32-1-1 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 32 / Chapter 1 / Section 12-32-1-1
"Agency"
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "agency" means any state administration, agency, authority, board, bureau, commission, committee, council, department, division, institution, office, service, or other similar body of state government.

As added by P.L.171-2011, SEC.13.
Ind. Code § 12-12-9-2 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 12 / Chapter 9 / Section 12-12-9-2
Report distribution
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The office of the secretary shall, on the first business day of each month, send a copy of a report filed under section 1 of this chapter to the following persons:

(1) For persons less than seventeen (17) years of age, to the following:

(A) The Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired.

(B) The division of disability, aging, and rehabilitative services.

(C) The division of special education of the department of education.

(2) For persons at least seventeen (17) years of age, to the following:

(A) The division of disability, aging, and rehabilitative services.

(B) On request, organizations serving the blind or visually impaired and the Indiana department of health.

As added by P.L.104-2003, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.218-2005, SEC.5; P.L.141-2006, SEC.53; P.L.56-2023, SEC.97; P.L.122-2026, SEC.54.
Ind. Code § 12-15-12-3 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 15 / Chapter 12 / Section 12-15-12-3
List of managed care providers furnished recipient; providers included; exception
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. Except as provided in section 9 of this chapter, the list of managed care providers furnished the recipient must include the names of all managed care providers who meet the following requirements:

(1) Have entered into a provider agreement with the office under IC 12-15-11 to provide physician services to Medicaid recipients.

(2) Provide physician services in the geographic area in which the recipient resides.

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-7-16.1(c) part.]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 12-15-27-1 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 15 / Chapter 27 / Section 12-15-27-1
Medicaid applicants and recipients; confidential records and documents
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The following concerning a Medicaid applicant or recipient under the Medicaid program are confidential, except as otherwise provided in this chapter:

(1) An application.

(2) An investigation report.

(3) An information.

(4) A record.

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-7-28(b).]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 12-14-8-9 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 14 / Chapter 8 / Section 12-14-8-9
Effect of decision by the division
Status: in_force

Sec. 9. A decision of the division that complies with this article:

(1) is binding on the county office involved;

(2) shall be complied with by the county office; and

(3) has the same force and effect as decisions of the county office from which appeals are not taken.

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-7-9 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.85; P.L.5-1993, SEC.98.
Ind. Code § 12-30-3-7 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 30 / Chapter 3 / Section 12-30-3-7
County home superintendent; appointment; qualifications; removal
Status: in_force

Sec. 7. (a) The county home board shall, with the advice and approval of the board of commissioners, appoint a county home superintendent.

(b) The county home superintendent shall be appointed solely on the basis of merit and fitness for the position and without regard to the appointee's political affiliation. The county home superintendent must:

(1) be a citizen of the United States;

(2) be of good executive ability;

(3) be qualified as an institutional administrative officer;

(4) be a reputable citizen of good moral character; and

(5) have had the proper experience and training to manage efficiently the county home and to supervise or provide necessary and proper care and treatment for the county home's patients and residents.

(c) The county home superintendent may be removed from office only for cause, on charges of inefficiency or another proper charge, after a hearing before the county home board.

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-4-3-4.]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 12-16-2.5-4 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 16 / Chapter 2.5 / Section 12-16-2.5-4
Disproportionate share of low income patients; calculating allowable disproportionate share additional payments
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. To the extent permitted under federal statutes or regulations, patient days for patients under the hospital care for the indigent program shall be included in calculating allowable disproportionate share additional payments under 42 U.S.C. 1395 ww(d).

As added by P.L.120-2002, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 12-10-5.5-3 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 10 / Chapter 5.5 / Section 12-10-5.5-3
Disclosure form; contents
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. A health facility and a housing with services establishment that provides or offers Alzheimer's and dementia special care or programing shall prepare a written disclosure in a form provided by the division that has been developed in conjunction with the long term care ombudsman's office and that contains the following information:

(1) The health facility's or housing with services establishment's mission or philosophy statement concerning the needs of residents with Alzheimer's disease, a related disorder, or dementia.

(2) The process and criteria the health facility or housing with services establishment uses to determine placement, transfer, or discharge from Alzheimer's and dementia special care.

(3) The process for the assessment, establishment, and implementation of a plan of Alzheimer's and dementia special care, including how and when changes are made to a plan of care.

(4) The following information concerning the staff of the Alzheimer's and dementia special care unit:

(A) The staff-to-patient ratio for each shift.

(B) The positions and classifications of staff.

(C) The initial training or special education requirements of the staff.

(D) The qualities and amount of continuing education and in-service training required for staff.

(5) A description of the Alzheimer's and dementia special care unit and the unit's design features.

(6) The frequency and types of activities for the residents of the health facility or housing with services establishment who have Alzheimer's disease, a related disorder, or dementia.

(7) The extent that the health facility's Alzheimer's and dementia special care unit and program or housing with services establishment's program offers family support programs and solicits input from family members.

(8) Guidelines for using physical and chemical restraints in providing Alzheimer's and dementia special care.

(9) An itemization of the health facility's or housing with services establishment's charges and fees for Alzheimer's and dementia special care and related services.

(10) Any other features, services, or characteristics that the health facility or housing with services establishment believes distinguishes the health facility or housing with services establishment from Alzheimer's and dementia special care offered by other facilities and establishments.

As added by P.L.106-1997, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.48-2021, SEC.4.
Ind. Code § 12-28-3-3 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 28 / Chapter 3 / Section 12-28-3-3
Executive authority, governor, and chief magistrate defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter and as applied to a request to return any individual within the purview of this chapter to or from the District of Columbia, "executive authority", "governor", and "chief magistrate" respectively, includes a justice of the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia and other authority.

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-13-9-2 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.22.
Ind. Code § 12-15-20-1 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 15 / Chapter 20 / Section 12-15-20-1
Fund defined
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "fund" refers to the Medicaid indigent care trust fund established by this chapter.

[1992 Revision Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 12-14-14-1 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 14 / Chapter 14 / Section 12-14-14-1
Eligibility for eye treatment
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The division shall provide for eye treatment to an individual who:

(1) is in need of eye treatment, either to prevent blindness or to restore eyesight;

(2) qualifies for eye treatment under the rules adopted under IC 4-22-2 by the director of the division; and

(3) is living and intends to remain in Indiana in a bona fide living arrangement.

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-6-17(a) part.]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 12-15-35-41 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 15 / Chapter 35 / Section 12-15-35-41
Board activities under IC 34-30-15
Status: in_force

Sec. 41. The activities of the board in carrying out this chapter are covered under IC 34-30-15.

As added by P.L.75-1992, SEC.19. Amended by P.L.1-1998, SEC.103.
Ind. Code § 12-13-16-9 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 13 / Chapter 16 / Section 12-13-16-9-b
Repealed
Status: repealed

Note: This repeal of section effective 7-1-2027. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 7-1-2027.

As added by P.L.73-2020, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.114-2022, SEC.20; P.L.241-2023, SEC.8. Repealed by P.L.152-2026, SEC.186.
Ind. Code § 12-17.2-5-30 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 17.2 / Chapter 5 / Section 12-17.2-5-30
Expiration of injunctions for operation without a license
Status: in_force

Sec. 30. A court order granted under section 29(b)(2)(A) of this chapter expires when the child care home is issued a license.

As added by P.L.1-1993, SEC.141.
Ind. Code § 12-26-15-1 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 26 / Chapter 15 / Section 12-26-15-1
Annual review; contents; filing with court; notice; report on individual committed after verdict of not responsible by reason of insanity
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. (a) At least annually, and more often if directed by the court, the superintendent of the facility or the attending physician including the superintendent or attending physician of an outpatient therapy program, shall file with the court a review of the individual's care and treatment. The review must contain a statement of the following:

(1) The mental condition of the individual.

(2) Whether the individual is dangerous or gravely disabled.

(3) Whether the individual:

(A) needs to remain in the facility; or

(B) may be cared for under a guardianship.

(b) If the court has entered an order under IC 12-26-12-1, the superintendent or the attending physician shall give notice of the review to the petitioner in the individual's commitment proceeding and other persons that were designated by the court under IC 12-26-12-1 or as provided in this section.

(c) If an individual has been committed under IC 35-36-2-4, the superintendent of the facility or the attending physician shall:

(1) file with the court the report described in subsection (a) every six (6) months, or more often if directed by the court; and

(2) notify the court, the petitioner, and any other person or persons designated by the court under this section:

(A) at least ten (10) days before, or as soon as practicable in case of an emergency, when:

(i) the committed individual is allowed outside the facility or the grounds of the facility not under custodial supervision;

(ii) the committed individual is transferred to another facility and the location of that facility; or

(iii) the committed individual is discharged or the individual’s commitment is otherwise terminated; and

(B) as soon as practicable if the committed individual escapes.

(d) The court may designate as a person or persons to receive the notices provided in this section a person or persons who suffered harm as the result of a crime for which the committed individual was on trial.

(e) The court may designate as a person or persons to receive the notices provided in this section:

(1) an individual or individuals described in subsection (d); or

(2) a designated representative if the person or persons described in subsection (d) are incompetent, deceased, less than eighteen (18) years of age, or otherwise incapable of receiving or understanding a notice provided for in this section.

(f) A commitment order issued by a court under IC 35-36-2-4 and this article must include the following:

(1) The mailing address, electronic mail address, facsimile number, and telephone number of the following:

(A) The petitioner who filed the petition under IC 35-36-2-4.

(B) Any other person designated by the court.

(2) The notice requirements set forth in this section.

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-14-9.1-10(e).]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.40-1994, SEC.61; P.L.77-2004, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 12-15-13.5-4 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 15 / Chapter 13.5 / Section 12-15-13.5-4
Annual provider education
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. The managed care organization or the auditing entity, in conjunction with the office, shall perform educational and training programs annually for providers that include the following:

(1) A summary of the managed care organization's auditing entity's past or previous audit findings that provide guidance to Medicaid providers.

(2) The most common errors or issues and how a provider can avoid these errors and issues.

(3) Recommended practices for providers on improving claim submissions.

As added by P.L.134-2019, SEC.2.
Ind. Code § 12-7-2.1-143 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 7 / Chapter 2.1 / Section 12-7-2.1-143
"Endangered adult medical alert"
Status: in_force

Sec. 143. "Endangered adult medical alert" means an alert indicating that law enforcement officials are searching for a missing endangered adult.

As added by P.L.145-2026, SEC.63.
Ind. Code § 12-7-2.1-264 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 7 / Chapter 2.1 / Section 12-7-2.1-264
"Property"
Status: in_force

Sec. 264. "Property", for purposes of IC 12-12-1, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-31.5-2-253.

As added by P.L.145-2026, SEC.63.
Ind. Code § 12-15-2.3-13 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 15 / Chapter 2.3 / Section 12-15-2.3-13
Annual appropriation to provide services
Status: in_force

Sec. 13. There is annually appropriated to the office of the secretary of family and social services from the state general fund an amount sufficient to provide services to those individuals eligible for Medicaid under IC 12-15-2-13.5 and this chapter.

As added by P.L.16-2009, SEC.18.
Ind. Code § 12-9-1-2 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 9 / Chapter 1 / Section 12-9-1-2
Application of IC 12-8-8.5
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. IC 12-8-8.5 applies to the division.

[1992 Revision Citation: New.]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.160-2012, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 12-15-18-4 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 15 / Chapter 18 / Section 12-15-18-4
Repealed
Status: repealed

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-7-17.7(b).]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.27-1992, SEC.16; P.L.2-1993, SEC.99; P.L.277-1993(ss), SEC.77; P.L.1-1994, SEC.61. Repealed by P.L.156-1995, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 12-10-13-4 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 10 / Chapter 13 / Section 12-10-13-4
Office
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "office" refers to the long term care ombudsman office established by this chapter. The term includes individuals approved to act in the capacity of ombudsmen by the long term care ombudsmen office.

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-10-4.5-7.]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.139-1993, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 12-15-1.5-6 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 15 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 12-15-1.5-6
Methods for transmittal of applications or declinations
Status: in_force

Sec. 6. A county director or designated employee may use any of the following methods to transmit voter registration applications or declinations under section 4 or 5 of this chapter:

(1) Hand delivery to the circuit court clerk or board of registration.

(2) Delivery by the United States Postal Service, using first class mail.

(3) Electronic transfer, after approval by the co-directors of the election division.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.121. Amended by P.L.2-1996, SEC.241; P.L.3-1997, SEC.437; P.L.2-1998, SEC.38; P.L.258-2013, SEC.90.
Ind. Code § 12-14-25-2 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 14 / Chapter 25 / Section 12-14-25-2
Designated individual
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. The director of the division shall designate an employee of each food stamp office as the individual responsible for performing the voter registration duties of the bureau under this chapter at that office.

As added by P.L.12-1995, SEC.120.
Ind. Code § 12-23-25-4 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 23 / Chapter 25 / Section 12-23-25-4
Registration
Status: in_force

Sec. 4. An owner shall register with the division for the purpose of ensuring adherence to ethical standards.

As added by P.L.32-2026, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 12-23-19-5 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 23 / Chapter 19 / Section 12-23-19-5
Subrogation concerning reimbursement
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. In the case of an individual who is provided mental health and addiction forensic treatment services under this chapter, the division is subrogated to the rights of the individual under any policy, contract, or program described in section 2(a)(2) of this chapter with respect to reimbursement under the policy, contract, or program for mental health and addiction forensic treatment services, excluding services provided through the Medicaid rehabilitation program and the Behavioral and Primary Health Coordination Program under Section 1915(i) of the Social Security Act.

As added by P.L.179-2015, SEC.10; P.L.209-2015, SEC.16.
Ind. Code § 12-20-7-2 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 20 / Chapter 7 / Section 12-20-7-2
Information to township trustee
Status: in_force

Sec. 2. (a) The county office shall provide the following information to each township trustee located in the county:

(1) Information that will identify the types of public assistance that are being provided to the individual who signed the consent form and the individual's household.

(2) Information that will identify the amount of public assistance that is being received by the individual who signed the consent form and the individual's household.

(3) Information that will identify the number of individuals in the household of the individual who signed the consent form who are receiving public assistance.

(4) Information regarding the income, resources, or assets of members of the individual's household receiving public assistance.

(b) The county office must provide the information required under subsection (a) not later than fourteen (14) calendar days after obtaining the information.

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-2-13-2.]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.194; P.L.5-1993, SEC.207; P.L.46-1995, SEC.58; P.L.51-1996, SEC.32.
Ind. Code § 12-30-4-8 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 30 / Chapter 4 / Section 12-30-4-8
Charge for care and maintenance of individuals
Status: in_force

Sec. 8. The board of commissioners shall, each year at its July meeting, fix an amount to be charged for the care and maintenance of each individual in the county home or other charitable institution. The charge must cover the total amount to be charged for board, room, medical and nursing care, maintenance, clothing, and all other items furnished within the county home. The items shall be made available to all residents and patients on the same basis.

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-2-1-4(2)(d) part.]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.24.
Ind. Code § 12-15-1.3-12 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 15 / Chapter 1.3 / Section 12-15-1.3-12
Expired
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.264. Expired 12-31-2013 by P.L.220-2011, SEC.264.
Ind. Code § 12-16-13.5-2 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 16 / Chapter 13.5 / Section 12-16-13.5-2
Liability not limited for determination that patient's medical condition permits transfer
Status: repealed

Sec. 2. Section 1(1) of this chapter does not limit liability for the determination that the patient's medical condition permits a transfer under IC 12-16-12.5 (repealed).

As added by P.L.120-2002, SEC.29. Amended by P.L.156-2020, SEC.58.
Ind. Code § 12-10-5.7-5 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 10 / Chapter 5.7 / Section 12-10-5.7-5
Authority to follow guidelines or training requirements
Status: in_force

Sec. 5. A specialist may follow any guidelines or training requirements developed by the dementia care specialist coordinator under IC 12-10-20-4.

As added by P.L.146-2023, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.122-2026, SEC.43.
Ind. Code § 12-16-10.5-1 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 16 / Chapter 10.5 / Section 12-16-10.5-1
Adopting rules; requisites
Status: in_force

Sec. 1. The division shall, with the advice of the division's medical staff, the division of mental health and addiction, the division of disability, aging, and rehabilitative services, and other individuals selected by the director of the division, adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to do the following:

(1) Provide for review and approval of services paid under the hospital care for the indigent program.

(2) Establish limitations consistent with medical necessity on the duration of services to be provided.

(3) Specify the amount of and method for reimbursement for services.

(4) Specify the conditions under which payments will be denied and improper payments will be recovered.

As added by P.L.120-2002, SEC.26. Amended by P.L.141-2006, SEC.58; P.L.122-2026, SEC.65.
Ind. Code § 12-15-11.5-5 — Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 15 / Chapter 11.5 / Section 12-15-11.5-5
Repealed
Status: repealed

As added by P.L.142-2000, SEC.2. Repealed by P.L.1-2002, SEC.172.