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IN Code § 25-1-9.8-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 9.8. Practitioner Good Faith Estimates|25-1-9.8-12. In Network Good Faith Estimates; Out of Network Good Faith Estimates

Sec. 12. (a) If:(1) the individual who requests a good faith estimate from a practitioner under this chapter is a covered individual with respect to a network plan; and(2) the practitioner from which the individual requests the good faith estimate is in network with respect to the same network plan;the good faith estimate that the practitioner provides to the individual under this chapter must be based on the negotiated price to which the practitioner has agreed as an in network provider.(b) If the individual who requests a good faith estimate from a practitioner under this chapter:(1) is not a covered individual with respect to any network plan; or(2) is not a covered individual with respect to a network plan with respect to which the practitioner is in network;the good faith estimate that the practitioner provides to the individual under this chapter must be based on the price that the practitioner charges for the nonemergency health care service in the absence of any network plan.As added by P.L.93-2020, SEC.7.
IN Code § 25-1-9.8-13 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 9.8. Practitioner Good Faith Estimates|25-1-9.8-13. Provision of Good Faith Estimate

Sec. 13. A practitioner may provide a good faith estimate to an individual under this chapter:(1) in a writing delivered to the individual;(2) by electronic mail; or(3) through a mobile application or other Internet web based method, if available;according to the preference expressed by the individual.As added by P.L.93-2020, SEC.7.
IN Code § 25-1-9.8-14 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 9.8. Practitioner Good Faith Estimates|25-1-9.8-14. Good Faith Estimate Requirements; Information Health Carrier and Provider Must Provide to Practitioner; When Practitioner Not Subject to Penalties

Sec. 14. (a) A good faith estimate provided by a practitioner to an individual under this chapter must meet the following requirements:(1) Provide a summary of the services and material items that the good faith estimate is based on.(2) Include:(A) the price charged for the services and material items that the practitioner will provide and charge the individual; and(B) the price that the provider facility in which the health care service will be performed charged for:(i) the use of the provider facility to care for the individual for the nonemergency health care service;(ii) the services rendered by the employed or contracted staff of the provider facility in connection with the nonemergency health care service; and(iii) medication, supplies, equipment, and material items to be provided to or used by the individual while the individual is present in the provider facility in connection with the nonemergency health care service;for imaging, laboratory services, diagnostic services, therapy, observation services, and other services expected to be provided to the individual for the episode of care.(3) Include a total figure that is a sum of the estimated prices referred to in subdivisions (1) and (2).(b) Subsection (a) does not prohibit a practitioner from providing to an individual a good faith estimate that indicates how much of the total figure stated under subsection (a)(2) will be the individual's out-of-pocket expense after the health carrier's payment of charges.(c) A health carrier and a provider facility must provide a practitioner with the information needed by the practitioner to comply with the requirements under this chapter not more than two (2) business days after receiving the request. The provider facility shall provide the practitioner with all relevant information for services and costs for the good faith estimate that are to be provided by the provider facility for inclusion in a good faith estimate by the practitioner.(d) A practitioner is not subject to the penalties under section 19 of this chapter if:(1) a health carrier or provider facility fails to provide the practitioner with the information as required under subsection (c);(2) the practitioner provides the individual with a good faith estimate based on any information that the practitioner has; and(3) the practitioner provides the individual with an updated good faith estimate after the health carrier or provider facility has provided the information required under subsection (c).As added by P.L.93-2020, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.202-2021, SEC.4.
IN Code § 25-1-9.8-15 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 9.8. Practitioner Good Faith Estimates|25-1-9.8-15. Provision of Information by Practitioner to Provider Facility

Sec. 15. If:(1) a practitioner is expected to provide a nonemergency health care service to an individual in a provider facility; and(2) the provider facility receives a request from an individual for a good faith estimate under IC 27-1-46;the practitioner, upon request from the provider facility, shall provide to the provider facility a good faith estimate of the practitioner's price for providing the nonemergency health care service to enable the provider facility to comply with IC 27-1-46-11.As added by P.L.93-2020, SEC.7.
IN Code § 25-1-9.8-16 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 9.8. Practitioner Good Faith Estimates|25-1-9.8-16. Practitioner Duty to Give Written Notice of Individual's Right to an Estimate; Rules

Sec. 16. (a) A practitioner that has scheduled or ordered for an individual a nonemergency health care service shall provide to the individual an electronic or paper copy of a written notice that states the following, or words to the same effect: "A patient may ask a health care provider for an estimate of the price the health care providers and health facility will charge for providing a nonemergency health care service. The law requires that the estimate be provided within 5 business days of scheduling the nonemergency health care service unless the nonemergency health care service is scheduled to be performed by the practitioner within 5 business days of the date of the patient's request.".(b) The appropriate board (as defined in IC 25-1-9-1) may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to establish requirements for practitioners to provide additional charging information under this section.As added by P.L.93-2020, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.32-2021, SEC.69; P.L.202-2021, SEC.5.
IN Code § 25-1-9.8-17 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 9.8. Practitioner Good Faith Estimates|25-1-9.8-17. Medicare Good Faith Estimates

Sec. 17. If:(1) a practitioner receives a request for a good faith estimate under this chapter; and(2) the patient is eligible for Medicare coverage;the practitioner shall provide a good faith estimate to the patient within five (5) business days based on available Medicare rates.As added by P.L.93-2020, SEC.7.
IN Code § 25-1-9.8-18 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 9.8. Practitioner Good Faith Estimates|25-1-9.8-18. Practitioner or Provider Facility Communication About Right to Good Faith Estimate by at Least Three Means; Required Contents

Sec. 18. (a) Each provider must make diligent attempts to ensure that the patient is aware of the patient's right to request a good faith estimate under this chapter. The communication by each provider of information to the patient concerning the right to a good faith estimate must be conspicuous and must be provided by at least three (3) of the following means:(1) Notice on the provider's Internet web site.(2) On hold messaging.(3) Waiting room notification.(4) Preappointment reminders, including through electronic mail (email) or text messaging.(5) During appointment or services check in.(6) During appointment or services check out.(7) During patient financial services or billing department inquiries.(8) Through an electronic medical and patient communication portal.(b) The communication required under subsection (a) must state the following, or words to the same effect: "A patient may ask for an estimate of the amount the patient will be charged for a nonemergency medical service provided in our office. The law requires that an estimate be provided within 5 business days of scheduling the nonemergency health care service unless the nonemergency health care service is scheduled to be performed by the practitioner within 5 business days of the date of the patient's request.".As added by P.L.93-2020, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.202-2021, SEC.6.
IN Code § 25-1-9.8-19 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 9.8. Practitioner Good Faith Estimates|25-1-9.8-19. Action by Appropriate Board Concerning Good Faith Estimate or Communication About Right to Estimate

Sec. 19. The appropriate board (as defined in IC 25-1-9-1) may take action against a practitioner:(1) under IC 25-1-9-9(a)(3) or IC 25-1-9-9(a)(4) for an initial violation or isolated violations of this chapter; or(2) under IC 25-1-9-9(a)(6) for repeated or persistent violations of this chapter;concerning the providing of a good faith estimate to an individual for whom a nonemergency health care service has been ordered or the communication to a patient under section 18 of this chapter of information concerning the patient's right to a good faith estimate of the price that the patient will be charged for a medical service.As added by P.L.93-2020, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.202-2021, SEC.7.
IN Code § 25-1-10-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 10. Direct Primary Care Agreements|25-1-10-1. "Direct Primary Care Agreement"

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "direct primary care agreement" means a contract entered into between a primary care provider or an employer of a primary care provider and an individual patient or the patient's legal representative in which the primary care provider or the employer of the primary care provider:(1) agrees to provide primary care health services to the individual patient for an agreed upon fee and time;(2) does not bill a third party that provides coverage to the patient for the primary care health services; and(3) charges a periodic fee for the primary care health services.As added by P.L.108-2017, SEC.1.
IN Code § 25-1-10-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 10. Direct Primary Care Agreements|25-1-10-2. "Primary Care Provider"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "primary care provider" means a person that is licensed, certified, or registered under IC 12, IC 16, or this title to provide primary care health services in Indiana.As added by P.L.108-2017, SEC.1.
IN Code § 25-1-10-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 10. Direct Primary Care Agreements|25-1-10-3. "Primary Care Health Services"

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "primary care health services" includes any of the following services that are provided within the primary care provider's scope of practice and for the purpose of promotion of health or the detection and management of disease or injury:(1) Screening.(2) Assessment.(3) Diagnosis.(4) Treatment.(5) Referrals.(6) Coordination of care.As added by P.L.108-2017, SEC.1.
IN Code § 25-1-10-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 10. Direct Primary Care Agreements|25-1-10-4. Direct Primary Care Agreement Not Insurance; Not Subject to Ic 27

Sec. 4. (a) A direct primary care agreement is not insurance and is not subject to IC 27.(b) Entering into a direct primary care agreement is not the business of insurance and is not subject to IC 27.(c) A primary care provider or an employer of a primary care provider that enters into a direct primary care agreement is not required to obtain a certificate of authority under IC 27-1-3-20.As added by P.L.108-2017, SEC.1.
IN Code § 25-1-10-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 10. Direct Primary Care Agreements|25-1-10-5. Requirements for Direct Primary Care Agreement

Sec. 5. A direct primary care agreement must meet all of the following requirements:(1) Be in writing.(2) Be signed by the:(A) primary care provider, the employer of the primary care provider, or an agent of the primary care provider or employer of the primary care provider; and(B) the patient or the patient's legal representative.(3) Allow either party to terminate the agreement upon written notice to the other party.(4) Describe the scope of primary care health services that are covered by the periodic fee.(5) Specify the periodic fee and any additional fees for ongoing care under the agreement.(6) Specify the duration of the agreement and any automatic renewal periods.(7) Require not more than twelve (12) months of a periodic fee to be paid in advance.(8) Prominently state in writing that the agreement is not health insurance.As added by P.L.108-2017, SEC.1.
IN Code § 25-1-11-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 11. Professional Licensing Standards of Practice|25-1-11-1. "Board"

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "board" means any of the entities described in IC 25-0.5-12.As added by P.L.214-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.2-1995, SEC.93; P.L.234-1995, SEC.5; P.L.82-2000, SEC.6; P.L.162-2002, SEC.6; P.L.145-2003, SEC.6; P.L.185-2007, SEC.7; P.L.200-2007, SEC.7; P.L.3-2008, SEC.181; P.L.160-2009, SEC.10; P.L.84-2010, SEC.18; P.L.113-2010, SEC.103; P.L.42-2011, SEC.53; P.L.3-2014, SEC.27.
IN Code § 25-1-11-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 11. Professional Licensing Standards of Practice|25-1-11-2. "Practitioner"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "practitioner" means a person that holds:(1) an unlimited license, certificate, registration, or permit;(2) a limited or probationary license, certificate, registration, or permit;(3) a temporary license, certificate, registration, or permit;(4) an intern permit; or(5) an inactive license;issued by the board regulating a profession.As added by P.L.214-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.236-1995, SEC.1.
IN Code § 25-1-11-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 11. Professional Licensing Standards of Practice|25-1-11-3. "License"

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "license" includes a license, certificate, registration, or permit.As added by P.L.214-1993, SEC.1.
IN Code § 25-1-11-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 11. Professional Licensing Standards of Practice|25-1-11-4. "Person"

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "person" means an individual, a partnership, a corporation, or a limited liability company.As added by P.L.214-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.236-1995, SEC.2.
IN Code § 25-1-11-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 11. Professional Licensing Standards of Practice|25-1-11-6. Architect or Landscape Architect; Grounds for Disciplinary Sanctions

Sec. 6. A practitioner registered as an architect or a landscape architect is subject to the disciplinary sanctions under section 12 of this chapter if, after a hearing, the board finds that the practitioner has:(1) permitted the practitioner's seal to be affixed to plans, specifications, or drawings that were not prepared by the practitioner or under the practitioner's personal supervision by the practitioner's regularly employed subordinates; or(2) used the title "engineer" or advertised to practice engineering and is not registered under IC 25-31-1.As added by P.L.214-1993, SEC.1.
IN Code § 25-1-11-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 11. Professional Licensing Standards of Practice|25-1-11-7. Auctioneers; Grounds for Disciplinary Sanctions

Sec. 7. A practitioner licensed to practice auctioneering is subject to the disciplinary sanctions under section 12 of this chapter if, after a hearing, the board finds that the practitioner has failed to:(1) account and to make payment under IC 25-6.1-6-2; or(2) keep the funds of others separate from the practitioner's own private accounts.As added by P.L.214-1993, SEC.1.
IN Code § 25-1-11-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 11. Professional Licensing Standards of Practice|25-1-11-8. Barbers; Grounds for Disciplinary Sanctions

Sec. 8. A practitioner registered as a barber is subject to the disciplinary sanctions under section 12 of this chapter if, after a hearing, the board finds that the practitioner has continued to practice barbering while the practitioner has an infectious, a contagious, or a communicable disease that has been epidemiologically demonstrated to be transmitted through casual contact during the scope of practice of barbering.As added by P.L.214-1993, SEC.1.
IN Code § 25-1-11-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 11. Professional Licensing Standards of Practice|25-1-11-9. Engineers or Professional Surveyors; Grounds for Disciplinary Sanctions

Sec. 9. A practitioner registered as an engineer or a professional surveyor is subject to the disciplinary sanctions under section 12 of this chapter if, after a hearing, the board finds that the practitioner:(1) has permitted the practitioner's seal to be affixed to plans, specifications, or drawings not prepared by the practitioner or under the practitioner's personal supervision by the practitioner's regularly employed subordinates; or(2) has used the title "architect" or advertised to practice architecture and is not registered under IC 25-4-1.As added by P.L.214-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.42-2011, SEC.54; P.L.57-2013, SEC.30.
IN Code § 25-1-11-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 11. Professional Licensing Standards of Practice|25-1-11-10. Physical and Mental Examination of Practitioner

Sec. 10. The board may order a practitioner to submit to a reasonable physical or mental examination, at the practitioner's expense, if the practitioner's physical or mental capacity to practice safely and competently is at issue in a disciplinary proceeding.As added by P.L.214-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.178-1997, SEC.1; P.L.194-2005, SEC.7.
IN Code § 25-1-11-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 11. Professional Licensing Standards of Practice|25-1-11-11. Refusal of Physical or Mental Examination; Summary Suspension

Sec. 11. Failure to comply with a board order to submit to a physical or mental examination makes a practitioner liable to summary suspension under section 13 of this chapter.As added by P.L.214-1993, SEC.1.
IN Code § 25-1-11-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 11. Professional Licensing Standards of Practice|25-1-11-12. Sanctions for Violations

Sec. 12. (a) The board may impose any of the following sanctions, singly or in combination, if the board finds that a practitioner is subject to disciplinary sanctions under sections 5 through 9 of this chapter:(1) Permanently revoke a practitioner's license.(2) Suspend a practitioner's license.(3) Censure a practitioner.(4) Issue a letter of reprimand.(5) Place a practitioner on probation status and require the practitioner to:(A) report regularly to the board upon the matters that are the basis of probation;(B) limit practice to those areas prescribed by the board;(C) continue or renew professional education approved by the board until a satisfactory degree of skill has been attained in those areas that are the basis of the probation;(D) perform or refrain from performing any acts, including community restitution or service without compensation, that the board considers appropriate to the public interest or to the rehabilitation or treatment of the practitioner; or(E) satisfactorily complete a quality review (before July 1, 2012) or peer review (after June 30, 2012) specified by the board as a condition for termination of probationary status if the practitioner is a licensee (as defined in IC 25-2.1-1-8).(6) Assess a civil penalty against the practitioner for not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) for each violation listed in sections 5 through 9 of this chapter except for a finding of incompetency due to a physical or mental disability.(7) Order a practitioner to pay consumer restitution to a person who suffered damages as a result of the conduct or omission that was the basis for the disciplinary sanctions under this chapter.(b) When imposing a civil penalty under subsection (a)(6), the board shall consider a practitioner's ability to pay the amount assessed. If the practitioner fails to pay the civil penalty within the time specified by the board, the board may suspend the practitioner's license without additional proceedings. However, a suspension may not be imposed if the sole basis for the suspension is the practitioner's inability to pay a civil penalty.(c) The board may withdraw or modify the probation under subsection (a)(5) if the board finds after a hearing that the deficiency that required disciplinary action has been remedied or that changed circumstances warrant a modification of the order.As added by P.L.214-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.32-2000, SEC.12; P.L.177-2009, SEC.17; P.L.197-2011, SEC.74.