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IN Code § 12-10-11.5-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 10. Aging Services|Chapter 11.5. Long Term Care Services|12-10-11.5-4. Eligibility

Sec. 4. An individual who has resided in the state for at least ninety (90) days shall be eligible for the home and community based long term care services program if the individual:(1) participates in, or has been determined to be eligible for, the community and home options to institutional care for the elderly and disabled program established by IC 12-10-10-6; or(2) meets the following requirements, which must meet the general eligibility standards for an individual receiving services under a home and community based Medicaid waiver:(A) Has an income of not more than three hundred percent (300%) of the federal Supplemental Security Income level.(B) Is unable to perform at least three (3) activities of daily living determined by an assessment conducted by an area agency on aging case manager or any other agency the state has contracted with to perform assessments.(C) Is at risk of being placed in an institution or is currently residing in an institution and has been determined to be eligible for services under IC 12-10-10 or under a home and community based Medicaid waiver.As added by P.L.274-2003, SEC.5.
IN Code § 12-10-11.5-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 10. Aging Services|Chapter 11.5. Long Term Care Services|12-10-11.5-5. Access to Services

Sec. 5. The state shall provide access to the following long term care services that are appropriate and needed for an individual who is eligible for these services under this chapter:(1) Any home and community based service that is available through:(A) the community and home options to institutional care for the elderly and disabled program; or(B) any state Medicaid waiver.(2) Personal care services.(3) Self-directed care.(4) Assisted living.(5) Adult family care.(6) Adult day care services.(7) The provision of durable medical equipment or devices.(8) Housing modifications.(9) Adaptive medical equipment and devices.(10) Adaptive nonmedical equipment and devices.(11) Any other service that is necessary to maintain an individual in a home and community based setting.As added by P.L.274-2003, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.210-2015, SEC.18.
IN Code § 12-10-11.5-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 10. Aging Services|Chapter 11.5. Long Term Care Services|12-10-11.5-6. Determination of Savings; Report

Sec. 6. (a) The office of the secretary of family and social services 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 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.274-2003, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.28-2004, SEC.92; P.L.97-2004, SEC.50; P.L.205-2013, SEC.182; P.L.53-2014, SEC.98.
IN Code § 12-10-11.5-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 10. Aging Services|Chapter 11.5. Long Term Care Services|12-10-11.5-7. Use of Volunteers

Sec. 7. When possible, the office of the secretary of family and social services shall make use of volunteers and volunteer groups, including faith based groups, when executing its duties under this chapter.As added by P.L.274-2003, SEC.5.
IN Code § 12-10-11.5-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 10. Aging Services|Chapter 11.5. Long Term Care Services|12-10-11.5-9. Issuance of Written Findings of Inspection; Time Frame

Sec. 9. If the division performs inspections for compliance with state and federal home and community based services requirements, the division shall issue written findings to the person inspected not later than thirty (30) calendar days after the date of inspection.As added by P.L.173-2018, SEC.4.
IN Code § 12-10-13-3.2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 10. Aging Services|Chapter 13. Long Term Care Ombudsman Program|12-10-13-3.2. Legal Assistance Developer

Sec. 3.2. As used in this chapter, "legal assistance developer" has the meaning set forth in 42 U.S.C. 3058j.As added by P.L.168-2018, SEC.9.
IN Code § 12-10-13-3.3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 10. Aging Services|Chapter 13. Long Term Care Ombudsman Program|12-10-13-3.3. Legal Representative

Sec. 3.3. As used in this chapter, "legal representative" means:(1) a guardian;(2) a health care representative acting under IC 16-36-1 or IC 16-36-7;(3) an attorney-in-fact for health care appointed under IC 30-5-5-16;(4) an attorney-in-fact appointed under IC 30-5-5 who does not hold health care powers; or(5) the personal representative of the estate;of a resident of a long term care facility.As added by P.L.139-1993, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.1-1994, SEC.54; P.L.168-2018, SEC.10; P.L.50-2021, SEC.2.
IN Code § 12-10-13-3.6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 10. Aging Services|Chapter 13. Long Term Care Ombudsman Program|12-10-13-3.6. Long Term Care Facility

Sec. 3.6. As used in this chapter, "long term care facility" means any of the following:(1) A facility licensed under or subject to IC 16-28-2.(2) An adult care home as a residential care facility.(3) A facility certified as a Medicaid waiver facility for the aged and disabled population.As added by P.L.139-1993, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.2-1995, SEC.47; P.L.168-2018, SEC.11.
IN Code § 12-10-13-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 10. Aging Services|Chapter 13. Long Term Care Ombudsman Program|12-10-13-4. Office

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.
IN Code § 12-10-13-4.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 10. Aging Services|Chapter 13. Long Term Care Ombudsman Program|12-10-13-4.5. Ombudsman

Sec. 4.5. As used in this chapter, "ombudsman" means an individual or entity designated by the state ombudsman to investigate and resolve local complaints and concerns regarding the health, safety, welfare, or rights of residents.As added by P.L.139-1993, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.168-2018, SEC.12.
IN Code § 12-10-13-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 10. Aging Services|Chapter 13. Long Term Care Ombudsman Program|12-10-13-6. State Ombudsman

Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "state ombudsman" refers to the individual appointed by the secretary or the secretary's designee to run the state long term care ombudsman program and office under 42 U.S.C. 3001 et seq. and this chapter.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-10-4.5-9.]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.139-1993, SEC.10; P.L.168-2018, SEC.13.
IN Code § 12-10-13-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 10. Aging Services|Chapter 13. Long Term Care Ombudsman Program|12-10-13-7. Establishment of Office

Sec. 7. The division shall establish the long term care ombudsman office in compliance with 42 U.S.C. 3001 et seq.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-10-4.5-10.]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.168-2018, SEC.14.
IN Code § 12-10-13-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 10. Aging Services|Chapter 13. Long Term Care Ombudsman Program|12-10-13-8. Appointing of State Long Term Care Ombudsman

Sec. 8. Subject to sections 10 through 12 of this chapter, the secretary or the secretary's designee shall appoint the state long term care ombudsman to direct the office on a full-time basis.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-10-4.5-11(a).]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.139-1993, SEC.11; P.L.35-2016, SEC.15.
IN Code § 12-10-13-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 10. Aging Services|Chapter 13. Long Term Care Ombudsman Program|12-10-13-9. Appointment of Acting State Ombudsman

Sec. 9. The secretary or the secretary's designee shall appoint an acting state ombudsman within thirty (30) days of a vacancy in the position of state ombudsman. The acting state ombudsman has the powers and duties of the state ombudsman.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-10-4.5-11(b).]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.35-2016, SEC.16.
IN Code § 12-10-13-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 10. Aging Services|Chapter 13. Long Term Care Ombudsman Program|12-10-13-10. Qualifications

Sec. 10. The state ombudsman must have familiarity with the following:(1) Gerontology or long term care.(2) The legal system.(3) Dispute or problem resolution techniques, including investigation, mediation, and negotiation.(4) Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid funding of long term care.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-10-4.5-11(c).]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.168-2018, SEC.15.
IN Code § 12-10-13-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 10. Aging Services|Chapter 13. Long Term Care Ombudsman Program|12-10-13-11. Prohibition on Previous Employment of State Ombudsman

Sec. 11. The state ombudsman may not have been employed by a long term care facility within one (1) year preceding the proposed appointment by the secretary or the secretary's designee.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-10-4.5-11(d).]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.139-1993, SEC.12; P.L.35-2016, SEC.17; P.L.168-2018, SEC.16.
IN Code § 12-10-13-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 10. Aging Services|Chapter 13. Long Term Care Ombudsman Program|12-10-13-12. Eligibility; Pecuniary Interest Prohibition

Sec. 12. The state ombudsman or a member of the state ombudsman's immediate family may not have had a pecuniary interest in a long term care facility within three (3) years preceding the director's proposed appointment.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-10-4.5-11(e).]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.139-1993, SEC.13; P.L.168-2018, SEC.17.
IN Code § 12-10-13-13 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 10. Aging Services|Chapter 13. Long Term Care Ombudsman Program|12-10-13-13. Technical Experts; Staff

Sec. 13. The state ombudsman may employ technical experts and other employees to carry out the purposes of the office.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-10-4.5-11(f).]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.4.
IN Code § 12-10-13-14 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 10. Aging Services|Chapter 13. Long Term Care Ombudsman Program|12-10-13-14. Investigation and Resolution of Complaints and Concerns

Sec. 14. The office shall receive, investigate, and attempt to resolve complaints and concerns that:(1) are made by or on behalf of a patient, resident, or client of a long term care facility, except for an individual with a developmental disability who is receiving waiver services; and(2) involve the health, safety, welfare, or rights of a resident.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-10-4.5-12(a).]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.139-1993, SEC.14; P.L.272-1999, SEC.32; P.L.168-2018, SEC.18.
IN Code § 12-10-13-15 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 10. Aging Services|Chapter 13. Long Term Care Ombudsman Program|12-10-13-15. Disclosure of Records With Informed Consent

Sec. 15. At the conclusion of an investigation of a complaint, the office may, with the informed consent of the resident or the resident's legal representative, disclose records, findings, and documentation of an investigated case maintained by the office to parties associated with a resident involved in the investigation.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-10-4.5-12(b).]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.168-2018, SEC.19.
IN Code § 12-10-13-16.2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 10. Aging Services|Chapter 13. Long Term Care Ombudsman Program|12-10-13-16.2. Ombudsman; Access to Persons, Places, Records, and Other Information

Sec. 16.2. In accordance with this chapter, an ombudsman must be provided access to the following:(1) Long term care facilities and the residents of the long term care facilities.(2) As provided in section 16.4 of this chapter, a resident's medical, financial, and social records.(3) If the resident is incapable of giving consent, as determined by the attending physician or as otherwise determined under state law, the name, address, and telephone number of the resident's legal representative.As added by P.L.139-1993, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.168-2018, SEC.21.
IN Code § 12-10-13-16.4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 10. Aging Services|Chapter 13. Long Term Care Ombudsman Program|12-10-13-16.4. Ombudsman; Access to Medical, Financial, and Social Records of Resident or Client; Consent

Sec. 16.4. (a) An ombudsman must be provided access to a resident's medical, financial, and social records. Except as provided in subsections (c) and (d), the ombudsman must obtain consent under subsection (b) before having access to the records.(b) Consent to have access to a resident's medical, financial, and social records shall be given in one (1) of the following forms:(1) In writing by the resident.(2) Orally by the resident.(3) Through the use of auxiliary aids and services.(4) In writing by the legal representative of the resident if:(A) the resident is incapable of giving consent, as determined by the attending physician or as otherwise determined under state law; and(B) the legal representative has the authority to give consent.(5) Visually by the resident.(c) If consent to have access to a resident's medical, financial, and social records cannot be obtained under subsection (b), an ombudsman may inspect the records of a resident if the resident is incapable of giving consent, as determined by the attending physician or as otherwise determined under state law, and:(1) has no legal representative;(2) has a legal representative but the legal representative cannot be contacted within three (3) days; or(3) has a legal representative but the legal representative does not have the authority to give consent to have access to the records.(d) If an ombudsman has:(1) been denied access to a resident's medical, financial, and social records by the resident's legal representative;(2) reasonable cause to believe that the resident's legal representative is not acting in the best interests of the resident; and(3) received written approval from the state ombudsman;the ombudsman may inspect the records of the resident.As added by P.L.139-1993, SEC.17. Amended by P.L.168-2018, SEC.22.
IN Code § 12-10-13-16.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 10. Aging Services|Chapter 13. Long Term Care Ombudsman Program|12-10-13-16.5. Access to Records of a Long Term Care Facility

Sec. 16.5. An ombudsman shall be given appropriate access to the records of a long term care facility, including the following:(1) Administrative policies.(2) Licensing and certification records.(3) Survey results.As added by P.L.139-1993, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.168-2018, SEC.23.
IN Code § 12-10-13-16.6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 10. Aging Services|Chapter 13. Long Term Care Ombudsman Program|12-10-13-16.6. Ombudsman; Access to Records of State or Local Government Agency or Entity

Sec. 16.6. A state or local government agency or entity that has records that are relevant to a complaint or an investigation conducted by an ombudsman shall provide the ombudsman with access to the records.As added by P.L.139-1993, SEC.19.
IN Code § 12-10-13-16.7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 10. Aging Services|Chapter 13. Long Term Care Ombudsman Program|12-10-13-16.7. Immunity for the Release or Disclosure of Records

Sec. 16.7. A long term care facility or an employee of a long term care facility is immune from:(1) civil or criminal liability; and(2) actions taken under a professional disciplinary procedure;for the release or disclosure of records to an ombudsman under this chapter.As added by P.L.139-1993, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.168-2018, SEC.24.
IN Code § 12-10-13-16.8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 10. Aging Services|Chapter 13. Long Term Care Ombudsman Program|12-10-13-16.8. Coordination Among Government Agencies; Toll Free Telephone Number for Reporting Problems; Nondisclosure of Identity of Complainant, Resident, or Client

Sec. 16.8. The office shall do the following:(1) Promote effective coordination between the office and the following:(A) Programs that provide legal services for the elderly.(B) The adult protective services program.(C) The attorney general's division of Medicaid fraud.(D) The state department of health.(E) Indiana protection and advocacy services.(F) The state's legal assistance developer.(2) Establish a statewide toll free telephone line to receive reports of residents' complaints concerning long term care facilities.(3) Ensure that the identity of a complainant or resident will not be disclosed without:(A) the complainant's or resident's written consent; or(B) a court order.As added by P.L.139-1993, SEC.21. Amended by P.L.168-2018, SEC.25.
IN Code § 12-10-13-17 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 10. Aging Services|Chapter 13. Long Term Care Ombudsman Program|12-10-13-17. Rules

Sec. 17. The secretary shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 necessary to carry out this chapter.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-10-4.5-13.]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.2-1993, SEC.86; P.L.139-1993, SEC.22; P.L.35-2016, SEC.18.
IN Code § 12-10-13-18 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 10. Aging Services|Chapter 13. Long Term Care Ombudsman Program|12-10-13-18. Civil Immunity

Sec. 18. A representative of the office is not civilly liable for the good faith performance of official duties.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-10-4.5-14.]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.4.
IN Code § 12-10-13-19 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 10. Aging Services|Chapter 13. Long Term Care Ombudsman Program|12-10-13-19. Annual Report; Distribution

Sec. 19. (a) The office shall prepare a report each year on the operations of the office.(b) A copy of the report shall be provided to the following:(1) The governor.(2) The general assembly. The report must be in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6.(3) The division.(4) The secretary.(5) The Assistant Secretary for Aging of the Administration for Community Living.(6) Each area agency on aging within Indiana.(7) The state department of health.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-10-4.5-15.]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.28-2004, SEC.93; P.L.168-2018, SEC.26.
IN Code § 12-10-13-20 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 10. Aging Services|Chapter 13. Long Term Care Ombudsman Program|12-10-13-20. Violations

Sec. 20. A person who:(1) intentionally prevents the work of the office;(2) knowingly offers compensation to the office in an effort to affect the outcome of an investigation or a potential investigation; or(3) retaliates against a resident, an employee, or another person who files a complaint or provides information to the office;commits a Class B misdemeanor.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-10-4.5-16.]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.139-1993, SEC.23; P.L.168-2018, SEC.27.
IN Code § 12-10-13-21 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 10. Aging Services|Chapter 13. Long Term Care Ombudsman Program|12-10-13-21. Independent Legal Counsel for State Ombudsman

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.
IN Code § 12-10-13-22 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 10. Aging Services|Chapter 13. Long Term Care Ombudsman Program|12-10-13-22. Addressing of Grievances and Complaints

Sec. 22. The office shall ensure that grievances and complaints are addressed concerning the following:(1) Action taken or failure to take action on behalf of a resident.(2) Designation or revocation of designation of local:(A) host agencies; or(B) representatives of the state long term care ombudsman program and office.As added by P.L.168-2018, SEC.29.
IN Code § 12-10-14-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 10. Aging Services|Chapter 14. Representative Payees and Bill Payers|12-10-14-1. "Bill Payer"

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "bill payer" means a person appointed by the secretary or the secretary's designee under this chapter to provide one (1) or more of the following services in order to assist a low income individual who is able to make responsible decisions about financial matters but needs assistance:(1) Paying bills each month and keeping records.(2) Establishing a budget.(3) Opening, organizing, and sending out mail.(4) Assisting the individual in check writing, with all checks to be signed by the individual.(5) Balancing checkbooks.(6) Making referrals to other agencies when necessary.As added by P.L.141-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.35-2016, SEC.19.
IN Code § 12-10-14-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 10. Aging Services|Chapter 14. Representative Payees and Bill Payers|12-10-14-2. "Representative Payee"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "representative payee" means a person appointed by the United States Social Security Administration, the United States Office of Personnel Management, the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, or the United States Railroad Retirement Board to provide one (1) or more of the following financial management services in order to assist an individual who is receiving government benefits and is medically incapable of making responsible financial decisions:(1) Spending benefits received by the individual in the individual's best interests as necessary to provide for food, shelter, utilities, medical care, and personal needs.(2) Keeping an accurate record of all financial transactions.(3) Maintaining control over the individual's benefits and signing all checks for the individual's expenditures.(4) Referring the individual to other agencies if the individual needs additional assistance.As added by P.L.141-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.24-1997, SEC.30.
IN Code § 12-10-14-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 10. Aging Services|Chapter 14. Representative Payees and Bill Payers|12-10-14-3. Establishment of Program; Eligibility

Sec. 3. The division may establish, within the bureau, a representative payee and bill payer program to assist low income individuals who:(1) are not able to manage their financial matters; and(2) do not have relatives or friends to assist them in managing their financial matters.As added by P.L.141-1993, SEC.1.
IN Code § 12-10-14-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 10. Aging Services|Chapter 14. Representative Payees and Bill Payers|12-10-14-4. Administration of Program

Sec. 4. The bureau may administer the program. The bureau may provide staff and logistical support for the program, including office space, telephone communications, office supplies, and postage.As added by P.L.141-1993, SEC.1.