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IN Code § 12-11-2.1-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 11. Services for Individuals With Disabilities|Chapter 2.1. Service Coordination Services for Developmentally Disabled Individuals|12-11-2.1-5. Authorizing Services for Individual in Community Based Setting

Sec. 5. When authorizing services for an individual with a developmental disability in a community based setting, the bureau shall give equal consideration based on need between:(1) individuals who resided with a family member, relative, or guardian immediately before the community based residential placement; and(2) individuals being placed from:(A) an intermediate care facility; or(B) a nursing facility.As added by P.L.272-1999, SEC.34. Amended by P.L.99-2007, SEC.80; P.L.188-2013, SEC.9.
IN Code § 12-11-2.1-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 11. Services for Individuals With Disabilities|Chapter 2.1. Service Coordination Services for Developmentally Disabled Individuals|12-11-2.1-6. Approval of Placement in Intermediate Care Facility

Sec. 6. The bureau may not approve the initial placement of a developmentally disabled individual in an intermediate care facility for individuals with intellectual disabilities serving more than eight (8) individuals or a nursing facility unless:(1) the individual has medical needs; and(2) the placement is appropriate to the individual's needs.As added by P.L.272-1999, SEC.34. Amended by P.L.35-2016, SEC.23; P.L.32-2021, SEC.29.
IN Code § 12-11-2.1-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 11. Services for Individuals With Disabilities|Chapter 2.1. Service Coordination Services for Developmentally Disabled Individuals|12-11-2.1-7. Service Plan for Individual Discharged or on Outpatient Status From State Institution

Sec. 7. Before an individual with a developmental disability is:(1) discharged from a state institution; or(2) placed on outpatient status under IC 12-26-14 by a state institution;the bureau shall develop a service plan for the individual under section 2 of this chapter.As added by P.L.272-1999, SEC.34. Amended by P.L.99-2007, SEC.81.
IN Code § 12-11-2.1-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 11. Services for Individuals With Disabilities|Chapter 2.1. Service Coordination Services for Developmentally Disabled Individuals|12-11-2.1-9. Memorandum of Understanding Concerning Referrals

Sec. 9. The division of mental health and addiction and the division shall enter into a memorandum of understanding concerning referrals to the bureau of developmentally disabled individuals discharged from or on an outpatient status from a state institution operated by the division of mental health and addiction.As added by P.L.272-1999, SEC.34. Amended by P.L.215-2001, SEC.39.
IN Code § 12-11-2.1-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 11. Services for Individuals With Disabilities|Chapter 2.1. Service Coordination Services for Developmentally Disabled Individuals|12-11-2.1-10. Personal and Vocational Counselors Required

Sec. 10. The division shall require service coordination personnel and vocational counselors to coordinate their services.As added by P.L.272-1999, SEC.34.
IN Code § 12-11-2.1-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 11. Services for Individuals With Disabilities|Chapter 2.1. Service Coordination Services for Developmentally Disabled Individuals|12-11-2.1-11. Decertified Individuals Receiving Services; Resources

Sec. 11. (a) An individual who:(1) is receiving services for individuals with a developmental disability that are funded by Medicaid; and(2) has been decertified by the office because the individual fails to meet appropriate federal level of care requirements;must continue to receive the same services, unless an appropriate individual service plan has been developed outlining the services needed by the individual to live in the least restrictive environment.(b) After available federal, local, and individual resources have been used, unencumbered state appropriations that are available, as determined by the budget director, must be used to implement plans developed under subsection (a).As added by P.L.272-1999, SEC.34. Amended by P.L.99-2007, SEC.83.
IN Code § 12-11-2.1-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 11. Services for Individuals With Disabilities|Chapter 2.1. Service Coordination Services for Developmentally Disabled Individuals|12-11-2.1-12. Rules

Sec. 12. The secretary may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to carry out this chapter.As added by P.L.272-1999, SEC.34. Amended by P.L.35-2016, SEC.24.
IN Code § 12-11-6-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 11. Services for Individuals With Disabilities|Chapter 6. Other Services for Individuals With Developmental Disabilities|12-11-6-1. Planning, Research, and Development of Other Services; Coordination of Programs and Services; Crisis Assistance Program

Sec. 1. The division is responsible for the following:(1) Planning, research, and the development of developmental services directed toward the prevention and alleviation of developmental disabilities or toward the social, personal, physical, or economic habilitation or rehabilitation of an individual with such a disability.(2) The coordination of the various governmental services, activities, and programs in Indiana relating to individuals with a developmental disability.(3) Administering the state aided services for individuals with a developmental disability.(4) Before July 1, 2020, in coordination with the task force established by IC 12-11-15.5-2, developing a plan to establish a statewide crisis assistance program not later than July 1, 2021, for individuals with developmental disabilities.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-10-28(a).]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.1-1993, SEC.125; P.L.99-2007, SEC.84; P.L.262-2019, SEC.2.
IN Code § 12-11-6-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 11. Services for Individuals With Disabilities|Chapter 6. Other Services for Individuals With Developmental Disabilities|12-11-6-2. Rules

Sec. 2. The secretary may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this chapter.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-10-28(c).]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.35-2016, SEC.25.
IN Code § 12-11-8-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 11. Services for Individuals With Disabilities|Chapter 8. Institute for Autism|12-11-8-1. "Autism"

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "autism" means an autism spectrum disorder that is described in the most recent edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders of the American Psychiatric Association.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-24-1.]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.151-1995, SEC.5; P.L.107-1997, SEC.2; P.L.210-2015, SEC.22.
IN Code § 12-11-8-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 11. Services for Individuals With Disabilities|Chapter 8. Institute for Autism|12-11-8-2. Autism Resource Center

Sec. 2. The Developmental Training Center at Indiana University in Bloomington shall operate an autism resource center to be known as the Indiana resource center for autism.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-24-2.]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.210-2015, SEC.23.
IN Code § 12-11-8-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 11. Services for Individuals With Disabilities|Chapter 8. Institute for Autism|12-11-8-3. Duties; Statewide Needs Assessment; Report of Assessment Results

Sec. 3. (a) The Indiana resource center for autism in cooperation with the appropriate state agencies shall do the following:(1) Provide informational services about autism.(2) Provide an information system for services provided to individuals with autism and their families by federal, state, local, and private agencies.(3) Develop a data base from information received by the division, the division of mental health and addiction, the department of education, and the state department of health relative to the services provided to individuals with autism and their families.(4) Offer training and technical assistance to providers of services and families of individuals with autism.(5) Research methods for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating programs for individuals with autism and their families.(6) Develop model curricula and resource materials for providers of services and families of individuals with autism.(7) Conduct one (1) time every three (3) years a statewide needs assessment study designed to determine the following:(A) The status of services provided to individuals with autism and their families.(B) The need for additional or alternative services for individuals with autism and their families.(b) The Indiana resource center for autism shall deliver to the general assembly in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6 the results of the needs assessment study required by subsection (a)(7) before December 1 of each year in which the study is conducted.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-24-3.]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.1-1993, SEC.128; P.L.215-2001, SEC.42; P.L.28-2004, SEC.94; P.L.99-2007, SEC.85; P.L.210-2015, SEC.24.
IN Code § 12-11-13-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 11. Services for Individuals With Disabilities|Chapter 13. Statewide Waiver Ombudsman|12-11-13-1. Applicability

Sec. 1. This chapter applies only to an individual who:(1) has a developmental disability; and(2) receives services under a waiver under the federal home and community based services program.As added by P.L.272-1999, SEC.35.
IN Code § 12-11-13-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 11. Services for Individuals With Disabilities|Chapter 13. Statewide Waiver Ombudsman|12-11-13-2. "Ombudsman" Defined

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "ombudsman" refers to the statewide waiver ombudsman established by section 3 of this chapter. The term includes individuals approved to act in the capacity of ombudsmen by the statewide waiver ombudsman.As added by P.L.272-1999, SEC.35.
IN Code § 12-11-13-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 11. Services for Individuals With Disabilities|Chapter 13. Statewide Waiver Ombudsman|12-11-13-3. Position Established

Sec. 3. The statewide waiver ombudsman position is established within the division.As added by P.L.272-1999, SEC.35.
IN Code § 12-11-13-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 11. Services for Individuals With Disabilities|Chapter 13. Statewide Waiver Ombudsman|12-11-13-4. Appointment of Acting Ombudsman

Sec. 4. The secretary or the secretary's designee shall appoint an acting ombudsman within thirty (30) days of a vacancy in the position of the ombudsman. The acting ombudsman has the powers and duties of the ombudsman.As added by P.L.272-1999, SEC.35. Amended by P.L.35-2016, SEC.26.
IN Code § 12-11-13-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 11. Services for Individuals With Disabilities|Chapter 13. Statewide Waiver Ombudsman|12-11-13-5. Consultation With Experts Regarding Duties

Sec. 5. The ombudsman may consult with experts in fulfilling the duties of the ombudsman.As added by P.L.272-1999, SEC.35.
IN Code § 12-11-13-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 11. Services for Individuals With Disabilities|Chapter 13. Statewide Waiver Ombudsman|12-11-13-6. Investigation and Resolution of Complaints

Sec. 6. (a) The ombudsman shall receive, investigate, and attempt to resolve complaints and concerns that are made by or on behalf of an individual described in section 1 of this chapter.(b) At the conclusion of an investigation of a complaint, the ombudsman shall report the ombudsman's findings to the complainant.(c) If the ombudsman does not investigate a complaint, the ombudsman shall notify the complainant of the decision not to investigate and the reasons for the decision.As added by P.L.272-1999, SEC.35.
IN Code § 12-11-13-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 11. Services for Individuals With Disabilities|Chapter 13. Statewide Waiver Ombudsman|12-11-13-7. Access to Records Required

Sec. 7. (a) An ombudsman must be provided access to the following:(1) An individual described in section 1 of this chapter.(2) An entity that provides waiver services to an individual described in section 1 of this chapter.(3) Records of an individual described in section 1 of this chapter, including records held by an entity that provides services to the individual.(4) If an individual described in section 1 of this chapter 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 individual's legal representative.Except as provided in subsections (c) and (d), the ombudsman must obtain consent under subsection (b) before having access to the records described in subdivision (3).(b) Consent to have access to an individual's records shall be given in one (1) of the following forms:(1) In writing by the individual.(2) Orally by the individual in the presence of a witness.(3) In writing by the legal representative of the individual if:(A) the individual 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.(c) If consent to have access to an individual's records cannot be obtained under subsection (b), an ombudsman may inspect the records of the individual if the individual 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 an individual's records by the individual's legal representative;(2) reasonable cause to believe that the individual's legal representative is not acting in the best interests of the individual; and(3) received written approval from the state ombudsman;the ombudsman may inspect the records of the individual.As added by P.L.272-1999, SEC.35.
IN Code § 12-11-13-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 11. Services for Individuals With Disabilities|Chapter 13. Statewide Waiver Ombudsman|12-11-13-8. Immunity of Provider of Waiver Services

Sec. 8. A provider of waiver services or an employee of a provider of waiver services 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 the ombudsman under this chapter.As added by P.L.272-1999, SEC.35.
IN Code § 12-11-13-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 11. Services for Individuals With Disabilities|Chapter 13. Statewide Waiver Ombudsman|12-11-13-9. Agency Providing Access to Relevant Records

Sec. 9. A state or local government agency or entity that has records that are relevant to a complaint or an investigation conducted by the ombudsman shall provide the ombudsman with access to the records.As added by P.L.272-1999, SEC.35.
IN Code § 12-11-13-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 11. Services for Individuals With Disabilities|Chapter 13. Statewide Waiver Ombudsman|12-11-13-10. Ombudsman Providing Coordination and Confidentiality

Sec. 10. The ombudsman shall do the following:(1) Promote effective coordination among the following:(A) Programs that provide legal services for individuals with a developmental disability.(B) The division.(C) Providers of waiver services to individuals with developmental disabilities.(D) Providers of other necessary or appropriate services.(2) Ensure that the identity of an individual described in section 1 of this chapter will not be disclosed without:(A) the individual's written consent; or(B) a court order.As added by P.L.272-1999, SEC.35. Amended by P.L.99-2007, SEC.86.
IN Code § 12-11-13-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 11. Services for Individuals With Disabilities|Chapter 13. Statewide Waiver Ombudsman|12-11-13-11. Rules

Sec. 11. The secretary may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 necessary to carry out this chapter.As added by P.L.272-1999, SEC.35. Amended by P.L.35-2016, SEC.27.
IN Code § 12-11-13-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 11. Services for Individuals With Disabilities|Chapter 13. Statewide Waiver Ombudsman|12-11-13-12. Immunity From Civil Liability

Sec. 12. The ombudsman is not civilly liable for the good faith performance of official duties.As added by P.L.272-1999, SEC.35.
IN Code § 12-11-13-13 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 11. Services for Individuals With Disabilities|Chapter 13. Statewide Waiver Ombudsman|12-11-13-13. Annual Report on Operations of Program

Sec. 13. (a) The ombudsman shall prepare a report each year on the operations of the program.(b) A copy of the report required under subsection (a) shall be provided to the following:(1) The governor.(2) The legislative council. The report must be in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6.(3) The division.(4) The interim study committee on public health, behavioral health, and human services established by IC 2-5-1.3-4 in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6.As added by P.L.272-1999, SEC.35. Amended by P.L.28-2004, SEC.95; P.L.3-2009, SEC.5; P.L.53-2014, SEC.100.
IN Code § 12-11-13-14 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 11. Services for Individuals With Disabilities|Chapter 13. Statewide Waiver Ombudsman|12-11-13-14. Duty to Report to Legislative Committee

Sec. 14. The ombudsman shall report:(1) annually; or(2) upon request;to the interim study committee on public health, behavioral health, and human services established by IC 2-5-1.3-4 in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6.As added by P.L.272-1999, SEC.35. Amended by P.L.3-2009, SEC.6; P.L.53-2014, SEC.101.
IN Code § 12-11-13-15 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 11. Services for Individuals With Disabilities|Chapter 13. Statewide Waiver Ombudsman|12-11-13-15. Receipt of Complaints

Sec. 15. The division shall:(1) establish a statewide toll free telephone line continuously open to receive complaints regarding individuals described in section 1 of this chapter; and(2) forward all complaints received from the toll free telephone line to the statewide waiver ombudsman.As added by P.L.272-1999, SEC.35.
IN Code § 12-11-13-16 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 11. Services for Individuals With Disabilities|Chapter 13. Statewide Waiver Ombudsman|12-11-13-16. Offenses Regarding Ombudsman

Sec. 16. A person who:(1) intentionally prevents the work of the ombudsman;(2) knowingly offers compensation to the ombudsman in an effort to affect the outcome of an investigation or a potential investigation; or(3) knowingly or intentionally retaliates against a resident, a client, an employee, or another person who files a complaint or provides information to the ombudsman;commits a Class B misdemeanor.As added by P.L.272-1999, SEC.35.
IN Code § 12-11-14-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 11. Services for Individuals With Disabilities|Chapter 14. Achieving a Better Life Experience (Able) Program|12-11-14-1. "Able Account"

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "ABLE account" refers to an achieving a better life experience (ABLE) account established by an eligible individual that:(1) is maintained under a qualified ABLE program; and(2) meets the requirements of Section 529A of the Internal Revenue Code.As added by P.L.12-2016, SEC.8.
IN Code § 12-11-14-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 11. Services for Individuals With Disabilities|Chapter 14. Achieving a Better Life Experience (Able) Program|12-11-14-2. "Authority"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "authority" refers to the achieving a better life experience (ABLE) authority created by section 9 of this chapter.As added by P.L.12-2016, SEC.8.
IN Code § 12-11-14-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 11. Services for Individuals With Disabilities|Chapter 14. Achieving a Better Life Experience (Able) Program|12-11-14-3. "Board"

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "board" refers to the ABLE board of the authority established by section 10 of this chapter.As added by P.L.12-2016, SEC.8.
IN Code § 12-11-14-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 11. Services for Individuals With Disabilities|Chapter 14. Achieving a Better Life Experience (Able) Program|12-11-14-4. "Contracting State"

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "contracting state" means a state that has entered into a contract with Indiana to:(1) provide residents of the contracting state access to Indiana's qualified ABLE program; or(2) provide residents of Indiana access to the contracting state's qualified ABLE program.As added by P.L.12-2016, SEC.8.
IN Code § 12-11-14-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 11. Services for Individuals With Disabilities|Chapter 14. Achieving a Better Life Experience (Able) Program|12-11-14-5. "Designated Beneficiary"

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "designated beneficiary" means the eligible individual who has established an ABLE account and is the owner of the account.As added by P.L.12-2016, SEC.8.
IN Code § 12-11-14-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 11. Services for Individuals With Disabilities|Chapter 14. Achieving a Better Life Experience (Able) Program|12-11-14-6. "Eligible Individual"

Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "eligible individual" means an individual who during a taxable year:(1) is entitled to benefits based on blindness or disability under Title II or Title XVI of the federal Social Security Act and the blindness or disability occurred before the individual became twenty-six (26) years of age; or(2) has a disability certification that has been filed as set forth in Section 529A of the Internal Revenue Code.As added by P.L.12-2016, SEC.8.
IN Code § 12-11-14-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 11. Services for Individuals With Disabilities|Chapter 14. Achieving a Better Life Experience (Able) Program|12-11-14-7. "Qualified Able Program"

Sec. 7. As used in this chapter, "qualified ABLE program" refers to the achieving a better life experience (ABLE) program established under this chapter under which a person may make contributions for a taxable year for the benefit of an eligible individual to an ABLE account to meet the qualified disability expenses of the designated beneficiary in compliance with Section 529A of the Internal Revenue Code.As added by P.L.12-2016, SEC.8.
IN Code § 12-11-14-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 11. Services for Individuals With Disabilities|Chapter 14. Achieving a Better Life Experience (Able) Program|12-11-14-8. "Qualified Disability Expense"

Sec. 8. As used in this chapter, "qualified disability expense" means any expenses related to the eligible individual's blindness or disability that are incurred for the benefit of an eligible individual who is the designated beneficiary, including the following expenses:(1) Education.(2) Housing.(3) Transportation.(4) Employment training and support.(5) Assistive technology and personal support services.(6) Health.(7) Prevention and wellness.(8) Management and administration.(9) Legal fees.(10) Oversight and monitoring.(11) Funeral and burial.(12) Other expenses approved by the federal government for a qualified ABLE program.As added by P.L.12-2016, SEC.8.