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IN Code § 12-13-5-14 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 13. Division of Family Resources|Chapter 5. Duties of Division|12-13-5-14. Contractor Responsibilities; Report

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.
IN Code § 12-13-6-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 13. Division of Family Resources|Chapter 6. Creation of Bureaus and Bureau Responsibilities|12-13-6-1. Bureaus Established

Sec. 1. The following bureaus are established within the division:(1) A bureau of child care.(2) A bureau of economic independence.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-2-6 part.]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.186-2001, SEC.3; P.L.234-2005, SEC.23; P.L.210-2015, SEC.33.
IN Code § 12-13-6-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 13. Division of Family Resources|Chapter 6. Creation of Bureaus and Bureau Responsibilities|12-13-6-2. Bureau Head and Assistant Supervisor; Bond and Oath; Bureau of Family Independence Responsibilities

Sec. 2. Subject to the authority of the division and the director, the following apply to the bureaus:(1) The bureau of family independence has immediate charge of old age assistance, assistance to dependent children in the children's own homes, and assistance to the blind.(2) The officer who is in charge of a bureau is the bureau head.(3) Before entering upon the discharge of an official duty, the bureau head and assistant supervisor shall execute a bond payable to the state in an amount and with sureties approved by the governor that is conditioned on the faithful discharge of official duties.(4) Each bureau head and assistant supervisor shall take and subscribe an oath, which shall be endorsed upon the official bond. The bond and oath when executed shall be filed in the office of the secretary of state.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-2-7.]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.7.
IN Code § 12-13-6-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 13. Division of Family Resources|Chapter 6. Creation of Bureaus and Bureau Responsibilities|12-13-6-3. Youth Development Bureau Responsibilities

Sec. 3. The youth development bureau shall plan, fund, and coordinate programs and services for children and youth that promote optimal functioning. Specific responsibilities include the following:(1) Coordinating services, activities, and programs with other agencies or divisions that provide services to children with emotional disturbances.(2) Serving as a link with local schools to participate in the planning for services funded by the department of education's educational opportunities for at-risk students program.(3) Providing collaboration and assistance to school health programs, comprehensive health curricula, and school health clinics in promoting maximization of a youth's physical, social, mental, vocational, and emotional potential.(4) Planning and administering community based programs and services in conjunction with child advocacy, community education, and information and referral sources for the prevention of juvenile delinquency.(5) Facilitating the planned and efficient movement of students with disabilities from a secondary school to a postsecondary educational institution or employment.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-2-6 part.]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.2-2007, SEC.156.
IN Code § 12-13-7-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 13. Division of Family Resources|Chapter 7. Administration of Money|12-13-7-1. Grants, Funds, and Other Money Administered

Sec. 1. The office of the secretary shall administer the following:(1) The Child Care and Development Block Grant under 42 U.S.C. 9858 et seq.(2) The federal Food Stamp Program under 7 U.S.C. 2011 et seq.(3) Title IV-A of the federal Social Security Act.(4) Any other funding source:(A) designated by the general assembly; or(B) available from the federal government under grants that are consistent with the duties of the division.[Pre-1992 Revision Citations: subdivision (1) formerly 12-1-2-3.1(18); subdivision (2) formerly 12-1-2-3.1(19); subdivision (3) formerly 12-1-2-3.1(20); subdivision (4) formerly 12-1-2-3.1(21); subdivision (5) formerly 12-1-2-6.1 part; subdivision (6) formerly 12-1-2-3.2 part; subdivision (7) formerly 12-1-2-3.2 part; subdivision (8) formerly 12-1-2-3.4 part; subdivision (9) formerly 12-3-24-2 part; 1992 Revision Citation: subdivision (10) New; subdivision (11) New.]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.2-2005, SEC.46; P.L.234-2005, SEC.24; P.L.181-2006, SEC.54; P.L.130-2009, SEC.18; P.L.39-2015, SEC.9.
IN Code § 12-13-7-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 13. Division of Family Resources|Chapter 7. Administration of Money|12-13-7-2. Division as Single State Agency Responsible for Administering Certain Grants, Funds, and Programs

Sec. 2. The office of the secretary is the single state agency responsible for administering the following:(1) The Child Care and Development Block Grant under 42 U.S.C. 9858 et seq. The office of the secretary shall apply to the United States Department of Health and Human Services for a grant under the Child Care Development Block Grant.(2) SNAP.[Pre-1992 Revision Citations: subdivision (1) formerly 12-1-2-6.1 part; subdivision (2) formerly 12-1-2-3.2 part; subdivision (3) formerly 12-1-2-3.2 part; subdivision (4) formerly 12-1-2-3.3 part; subdivision (5) formerly 12-3-24-2 part.]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.2-2005, SEC.47; P.L.234-2005, SEC.25; P.L.39-2015, SEC.10; P.L.210-2015, SEC.34.
IN Code § 12-13-7-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 13. Division of Family Resources|Chapter 7. Administration of Money|12-13-7-3. Social Security Act and Regulations; Acceptance and Compliance

Sec. 3. (a) The state accepts all of the provisions and benefits of the federal Social Security Act and regulations adopted under the federal Social Security Act.(b) The division and the county offices may administer and shall observe and comply with all of the requirements of the federal Social Security Act and regulations issued under the federal Social Security Act.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-2-12.]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.54; P.L.5-1993, SEC.67.
IN Code § 12-13-7-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 13. Division of Family Resources|Chapter 7. Administration of Money|12-13-7-4. Acceptance by State of Federal Law Concerning Needy and Disabled Persons and General Public and Child Welfare

Sec. 4. (a) The state accepts the provisions and benefits of the federal Social Security Act, the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964, and any related federal law concerning needy and persons with disabilities and general public and child welfare.(b) A law described under subsection (a) shall be construed to secure to the state and local units of government maximum participation in the benefits of the laws.(c) If required by law, a proportionate share of refunds, recoveries, or repayments of assistance or administration costs shall be repaid to a federal agency on the basis of federal participation in the costs.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-2-13.]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.23-1993, SEC.53.
IN Code § 12-13-7-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 13. Division of Family Resources|Chapter 7. Administration of Money|12-13-7-5. Cooperation With Federal Government in Administration of Certain Provisions of Federal Social Security Act

Sec. 5. (a) The division is designated as the state agency to cooperate with the federal government in the administration of the following provisions of the federal Social Security Act:(1) 42 U.S.C. 301 through 42 U.S.C. 306.(2) 42 U.S.C. 601 through 42 U.S.C. 606.(3) 42 U.S.C. 711 through 42 U.S.C. 713.(4) 42 U.S.C. 1201 through 42 U.S.C. 1206.(b) The division shall cooperate with the appropriate departments of the federal government and with all other departments of state and local governments in the:(1) enforcement and administration of;(2) amendments to; and(3) regulations issued under;the provision described in subsection (a).[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-2-17.]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.7-2015, SEC.32.
IN Code § 12-13-7-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 13. Division of Family Resources|Chapter 7. Administration of Money|12-13-7-6. Rules

Sec. 6. The secretary shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 necessary to administer and supervise SNAP.[Pre-1992 Revision Citations: subsections (a), (b), (c) formerly 12-1-2-3.4 part; subsection (d) formerly 12-1-2-3.3 part.]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.210-2015, SEC.35; P.L.35-2016, SEC.32.
IN Code § 12-13-7-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 13. Division of Family Resources|Chapter 7. Administration of Money|12-13-7-7. Money Received by State Under Federal Social Security Act; Treasurer as Custodian

Sec. 7. The treasurer of state is the custodian of money received by the state from an appropriation made by the United States Congress for the purpose of cooperating with the states in the enforcement and administration of the federal Social Security Act.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-2-15 part.]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.7.
IN Code § 12-13-7-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 13. Division of Family Resources|Chapter 7. Administration of Money|12-13-7-8. Reception and Payment of Money

Sec. 8. (a) The treasurer of state may receive money:(1) received from a source other than the federal Social Security Act;(2) not received from taxes levied in the county; and(3) that under IC 12-13 through IC 12-19 the division and county offices are authorized to collect, receive, and administer.(b) The treasurer of state may pay the money received under subsection (a) into the proper fund or the proper account of the state general fund, provide for the proper custody of the money, and make disbursements upon the order of the division and upon warrant of the auditor of state.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-2-15 part.]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.55; P.L.5-1993, SEC.68.
IN Code § 12-13-7-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 13. Division of Family Resources|Chapter 7. Administration of Money|12-13-7-9. Payment and Deposit of Money

Sec. 9. (a) Money:(1) received from the federal government by the treasurer of state to defray the expenses and pay the claims and obligations incurred in the administration of the federal Social Security Act;(2) received from any other source; and(3) that under IC 12-13 through IC 12-19 the division and county offices may collect, receive, and administer;shall be paid into the respective funds or respective accounts of the state general fund.(b) Money received under subsection (a) for the following population groups shall be deposited as follows:(1) Old age assistance shall be paid into the old age assistance account.(2) Services for dependent children shall be paid into the aid to dependent children account.(3) Assistance to the needy blind shall be paid into the needy blind account.(4) Assistance to the needy permanently and totally disabled persons shall be paid into the needy disabled person account.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-2-16.]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.56; P.L.5-1993, SEC.69; P.L.128-2012, SEC.6.
IN Code § 12-13-7-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 13. Division of Family Resources|Chapter 7. Administration of Money|12-13-7-12. Disclosure of Financial Transactions Necessary to Administer Ic 12-13 Through Ic 12-19; Approval

Sec. 12. (a) The division shall do the following:(1) Prepare and submit to the state board of accounts for approval forms and records for assistance, receipts, disbursements, advancements, transfers, and other financial transactions necessary to administer IC 12-13 through IC 12-19.(2) Disclose financial transactions connected with subdivision (1).(b) Upon the approval and adoption by the state board of accounts, the division shall prescribe the forms, records, and method of accounting for all counties.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-12-2.]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.234-2005, SEC.26; P.L.128-2012, SEC.7.
IN Code § 12-13-7-18 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 13. Division of Family Resources|Chapter 7. Administration of Money|12-13-7-18. Budget

Sec. 18. The director of the division shall prepare a biennial budget of money necessary to be appropriated by the general assembly for the division for the purposes of IC 12-13 through IC 12-19. The budget must include an estimate of all federal money that may be allotted to the state by the federal government for the purposes of the division. The budget shall be submitted to and filed with the budget director.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-2-5.]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.234-2005, SEC.27.
IN Code § 12-13-7-19 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 13. Division of Family Resources|Chapter 7. Administration of Money|12-13-7-19. State or Federal Higher Education Award Paid Directly to Institution as Income Affecting Eligibility for Assistance

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.
IN Code § 12-13-14-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 13. Division of Family Resources|Chapter 14. Electronic Benefits Transfer|12-13-14-1. Definitions

Sec. 1. (a) As used in this chapter, "automated teller machine" means an electronic hardware device owned or operated by or on behalf of a financial institution or retailer that is capable of dispensing currency and responding to balance inquiries through the use of a magnetic stripe card issued by or on behalf of the division for distribution of assistance through an EBT system as described in this chapter.(b) As used in this chapter, "commission" refers to the electronic benefits transfer commission established by this chapter.(c) As used in this chapter, "Department" refers to the United States Department of Health and Human Services.(d) As used in this chapter, "EBT program" means an electronic benefits transfer program.(e) As used in this chapter, "financial institution" means a bank, trust company, savings institution, credit union, or any other organization:(1) whose principal business activity is providing banking or financial services to the public; and(2) that is organized, supervised, and authorized to do business in Indiana under IC 28 or Title 12 of the United States Code.(f) As used in this chapter, "food retailer" means a retailer that:(1) sells food items to consumers; and(2) has been authorized under 7 CFR 278 to participate in SNAP.(g) As used in this chapter, "person" includes any individual or entity described in IC 6-2.5-1-3.(h) As used in this chapter, "point of sale terminal" means an electronic hardware device that is:(1) used at a retailer's place of business where consumers pay for goods or services; and(2) capable of:(A) initiating a request for authorization of a purchase of tangible personal property;(B) disbursing currency from an account;(C) initiating a balance inquiry for an account; or(D) distributing assistance through an EBT system as described in this chapter.(i) As used in this chapter, "primary business" means more than fifty percent (50%) of the gross retail income (as defined in IC 6-2.5-1-5) attributable to the location or premises where the business is located.(j) As used in this chapter, "retailer" means a person that, in the ordinary course of business:(1) sells or transfers tangible personal property; or(2) provides or performs services for compensation;to consumers.(k) As used in this chapter, "Secretary" refers to the Secretary of the United States Department of Agriculture.As added by P.L.15-1996, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.257-1997(ss), SEC.10; P.L.210-2015, SEC.36.
IN Code § 12-13-14-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 13. Division of Family Resources|Chapter 14. Electronic Benefits Transfer|12-13-14-2. Powers of Division for Administration of Snap and Ebt Program

Sec. 2. The division may do the following:(1) Under:(A) 7 U.S.C. 2016(I); and(B) 7 CFR 272, 274, 276, 277, and 278;make an application for approval from the Secretary for implementation by the division of an EBT program in Indiana for SNAP assistance.(2) If required at any time by federal law or regulation, make an application for approval from the Department for implementation by the division of an EBT program in Indiana for assistance under the Title IV-A assistance program as provided in 42 U.S.C. 601 et seq.(3) After receiving approval from the Secretary and, if required, the Department, implement a fully functional and operating EBT program under this chapter to provide an alternative method of delivering:(A) SNAP assistance; and(B) assistance under the Title IV-A assistance program in Indiana.(4) Contract with vendors for supplies and services to implement an EBT program according to IC 5-22-17.(5) Adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement the EBT program.As added by P.L.15-1996, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.257-1997(ss), SEC.11; P.L.49-1997, SEC.44; P.L.2-1998, SEC.37; P.L.210-2015, SEC.37.
IN Code § 12-13-14-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 13. Division of Family Resources|Chapter 14. Electronic Benefits Transfer|12-13-14-3. Electronic Benefits Transfer Commission; Members; Terms; Vacancies; Chairperson; No Reimbursement for Expenses

Sec. 3. (a) The electronic benefits transfer commission is established.(b) The commission consists of eight (8) members appointed by the secretary of family and social services as follows:(1) Two (2) employees of the office of the secretary of family and social services.(2) Two (2) members of the Indiana Grocers and Convenience Store Association, nominated by the chief executive officer of the Indiana Grocers and Convenience Store Association for consideration by the secretary of family and social services.(3) Two (2) members of the Indiana Bankers Association, nominated by the chief executive officer of the Indiana Bankers Association for consideration by the office of the secretary of family and social services.(4) Two (2) persons representing recipients of SNAP benefits or TANF benefits. One (1) person shall be nominated by the Indiana Food and Nutrition Network, and one (1) person shall be nominated by the Indiana Coalition for Human Services for consideration by the secretary of family and social services.(c) The terms of office shall be for three (3) years. The members serve at the will of the secretary of family and social services. A vacancy on the commission shall be filled by the secretary of family and social services in the same manner the original appointment was made.(d) The secretary of family and social services shall appoint the initial chairperson from among the members of the commission. The commission shall meet on the call of the chairperson. When the chairperson's term expires, the commission shall elect a new chairperson from among the membership of the commission.(e) The division shall provide staff needed for the commission to operate under this chapter.(f) The commission members are not eligible for per diem reimbursement or reimbursement for expenses incurred for travel to and from commission meetings.As added by P.L.15-1996, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.1-2009, SEC.101; P.L.210-2015, SEC.38.
IN Code § 12-13-14-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 13. Division of Family Resources|Chapter 14. Electronic Benefits Transfer|12-13-14-4. Recommendations of Commission to Division on Implementation of Statewide Ebt Program

Sec. 4. The commission shall make recommendations to the division and advise the division on the following issues:(1) Implementing a fully functional and operating EBT program statewide.(2) How Indiana's EBT program implemented under this chapter can be administered in accordance with:(A) federal requirements under 7 U.S.C. 2016(i); and(B) federal regulations under 7 CFR 272, 274, 276, 277, and 278.(3) Whether to implement the National Automated Clearing House Association guidelines to the extent that the guidelines are not inconsistent with federal law.(4) Whether to implement the federal electronic funds transfer rules.(5) Whether the division should seek a waiver from the Secretary that would allow retailers to identify check-out lanes that are equipped to handle EBT transactions.(6) Providing retailer and recipient training.(7) Creating an EBT program in Indiana that is compatible with EBT programs in other states to the extent possible.(8) Rules necessary to provide adequate financial safeguards and other protections for recipients.(9) Any other issues concerning the establishment and operation of an EBT program.As added by P.L.15-1996, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.257-1997(ss), SEC.12.