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IN Code § 25-1-9.5-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 9.5. Telemedicine Services and Prescriptions|25-1-9.5-8. Issuance of Prescription; Controlled Substance Conditions

Sec. 8. (a) A prescriber may issue a prescription to a patient who is receiving services through the use of telehealth if the patient has not been examined previously by the prescriber in person if the following conditions are met:(1) The prescriber has satisfied the applicable standard of care in the treatment of the patient.(2) The issuance of the prescription by the prescriber is within the prescriber's scope of practice and certification.(3) The prescription:(A) meets the requirements of subsection (b); and(B) is not for an opioid. However, an opioid may be prescribed if the opioid is a partial agonist that is used to treat or manage opioid dependence.(4) The prescription is not for an abortion inducing drug (as defined in IC 16-18-2-1.6).(5) If the prescription is for a medical device, including an ophthalmic device, the prescriber must use telehealth technology that is sufficient to allow the provider to make an informed diagnosis and treatment plan that includes the medical device being prescribed. However, a prescription for an ophthalmic device is also subject to the conditions in section 13 of this chapter.(b) Except as provided in subsection (a), a prescriber may issue a prescription for a controlled substance (as defined in IC 35-48-1-9) to a patient who is receiving services through the use of telehealth, even if the patient has not been examined previously by the prescriber in person, if the following conditions are met:(1) The prescriber maintains a valid controlled substance registration under IC 35-48-3.(2) The prescriber meets the conditions set forth in 21 U.S.C. 829 et seq.(3) A practitioner acting in the usual course of the practitioner's professional practices issues the prescription for a legitimate medical purpose.(4) The telehealth communication is conducted using an audiovisual, real time, two-way interactive communication system.(5) The prescriber complies with the requirements of the INSPECT program (IC 25-26-24).(6) All other applicable federal and state laws are followed.(c) A prescription for a controlled substance under this section must be prescribed and dispensed in accordance with IC 25-1-9.3 and IC 25-26-24.As added by P.L.78-2016, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.150-2017, SEC.7; P.L.51-2019, SEC.3; P.L.28-2019, SEC.10; P.L.211-2019, SEC.34; P.L.52-2020, SEC.4; P.L.85-2021, SEC.18.
IN Code § 25-1-9.5-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 9.5. Telemedicine Services and Prescriptions|25-1-9.5-9. Physically Located Outside Indiana and Providing Health Care; Certification; Renewal

Sec. 9. (a) A practitioner who is physically located outside Indiana is engaged in the provision of health care services in Indiana when the practitioner:(1) establishes a provider-patient relationship under this chapter with; or(2) determines whether to issue a prescription under this chapter for;an individual who is located in Indiana.(b) A practitioner described in subsection (a) may not establish a provider-patient relationship under this chapter with or issue a prescription under this chapter for an individual who is located in Indiana unless the practitioner and the practitioner's employer or the practitioner's contractor, for purposes of providing health care services under this chapter, have certified in writing to the Indiana professional licensing agency, in a manner specified by the Indiana professional licensing agency, that the practitioner and the practitioner's employer or practitioner's contractor agree to be subject to:(1) the jurisdiction of the courts of law of Indiana; and(2) Indiana substantive and procedural laws;concerning any claim asserted against the practitioner, the practitioner's employer, or the practitioner's contractor arising from the provision of health care services under this chapter to an individual who is located in Indiana at the time the health care services were provided. The filing of the certification under this subsection shall constitute a voluntary waiver by the practitioner, the practitioner's employer, or the practitioner's contractor of any respective right to avail themselves of the jurisdiction or laws other than those specified in this subsection concerning the claim. However, a practitioner that practices predominately in Indiana is not required to file the certification required by this subsection.(c) A practitioner shall renew the certification required under subsection (b) at the time the practitioner renews the practitioner's license.(d) A practitioner's employer or a practitioner's contractor is required to file the certification required by this section only at the time of initial certification.As added by P.L.78-2016, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.150-2017, SEC.8; P.L.85-2021, SEC.19.
IN Code § 25-1-9.5-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 9.5. Telemedicine Services and Prescriptions|25-1-9.5-10. Discipline; Penalties

Sec. 10. (a) A practitioner who violates this chapter is subject to disciplinary action under IC 25-1-9.(b) A practitioner's employer or a practitioner's contractor that violates this section commits a Class B infraction for each act in which a certification is not filed as required by section 9 of this chapter.As added by P.L.78-2016, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.150-2017, SEC.9; P.L.85-2021, SEC.20.
IN Code § 25-1-9.5-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 9.5. Telemedicine Services and Prescriptions|25-1-9.5-11. Pharmacy Filling Prescription

Sec. 11. A pharmacy does not violate this chapter if the pharmacy fills a prescription for an opioid and the pharmacy is unaware that the prescription was written or electronically transmitted by a prescriber providing telehealth services under this chapter.As added by P.L.78-2016, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.150-2017, SEC.10; P.L.28-2019, SEC.11; P.L.85-2021, SEC.21.
IN Code § 25-1-9.5-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 9.5. Telemedicine Services and Prescriptions|25-1-9.5-12. Adoption of Policies or Rules

Sec. 12. The Indiana professional licensing agency may adopt policies or rules under IC 4-22-2 necessary to implement this chapter. Adoption of policies or rules under this section may not delay the implementation and provision of telehealth services under this chapter.As added by P.L.78-2016, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.85-2021, SEC.22.
IN Code § 25-1-9.5-13 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 9.5. Telemedicine Services and Prescriptions|25-1-9.5-13. Prescription Prerequisites

Sec. 13. (a) As used in this section, "HIPAA" refers to the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.(b) A prescriber may not issue a prescription for an ophthalmic device unless the following conditions are met:(1) If the prescription is for contact lenses or eyeglasses, the patient must be at least eighteen (18) years of age but not more than fifty-five (55) years of age.(2) The patient must have completed a medical eye history that includes information concerning the following:(A) Chronic health conditions.(B) Current medications.(C) Eye discomfort.(D) Blurry vision.(E) Any prior ocular medical procedures.(3) The patient must have had a prior prescription from a qualified eye care professional that included a comprehensive in person exam that occurred within two (2) years before the initial use of telehealth for a refraction under subdivision (5)(A).(4) If the patient desires a contact lens prescription, at the discretion of the eye care professional, that patient must have had a prior contact lens fitting or evaluation by a qualified eye care professional that occurred within two (2) years before the initial use of telehealth for a refraction under subdivision (5)(A).(5) The patient:(A) may not use telehealth more than two (2) consecutive times within two (2) years from the date of the examination that occurred under subdivision (3) for a refraction without a subsequent in person comprehensive eye exam; and(B) must acknowledge that the patient has had a comprehensive eye exam as required under clause (A) before receiving an online prescription.(6) The patient may allow the prescriber to access the patient's medical records using an appropriate HIPAA compliant process.(7) The prescriber must ensure that the transfer of all information, including the vision test and prescription, comply with HIPAA requirements.(8) The prescriber must use technology to allow the patient to have continuing twenty-four (24) hour a day online access to the patient's prescription as soon as the prescription is signed by the prescriber.As added by P.L.52-2020, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.85-2021, SEC.23.
IN Code § 25-1-9.5-14 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 9.5. Telemedicine Services and Prescriptions|25-1-9.5-14. No Requirement to Provide or Use Telehealth

Sec. 14. Nothing in this chapter requires an individual to provide or use telehealth.As added by P.L.85-2021, SEC.24.
IN Code § 25-1-9.5-15 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 9.5. Telemedicine Services and Prescriptions|25-1-9.5-15. Veterinarian-Client-Patient Relationship

Sec. 15. If a veterinarian is required to establish a veterinarian-client-patient relationship to perform a health care service, the veterinarian shall ensure that a proper veterinarian-client-patient relationship is established, as defined in IC 25-38.1-1-14.5, when providing the service using telehealth.As added by P.L.85-2021, SEC.25.
IN Code § 25-1-9.7-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 9.7. Prescribing and Dispensing of Opioids|25-1-9.7-1. "Prescriber"

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "prescriber" refers to a practitioner who maintains an Indiana controlled substance registration and a federal Drug Enforcement Administration registration.As added by P.L.182-2017, SEC.1.
IN Code § 25-1-9.7-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 9.7. Prescribing and Dispensing of Opioids|25-1-9.7-2. Limitations on Prescribing Opioids; Exemptions; Documentation

Sec. 2. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a prescriber may issue a prescription for an opioid only if the following limitations are met:(1) If the prescription is for an adult who is being prescribed an opioid for the first time by the prescriber, the initial prescription may not exceed a seven (7) day supply.(2) If the prescription is for a child who is less than eighteen (18) years of age, the prescription may not exceed a seven (7) day supply.(3) If the prescription is for an animal that is being prescribed an opioid for the first time by the veterinarian, the initial prescription may not exceed a seven (7) day supply.(b) The limitations set forth in subsection (a) do not apply under any of the following circumstances:(1) The prescriber is issuing the prescription for the treatment or provision of any of the following:(A) Cancer.(B) Palliative care.(C) Medication-assisted treatment for a substance use disorder.(D) A condition that is adopted by rule by the medical licensing board under IC 25-22.5-13-8 to be necessary to be exempted from subsection (a).(2) If, in the professional judgment of a prescriber, a patient requires more than the prescription limitations specified in subsection (a).(c) If a prescriber:(1) determines that a drug other than an opioid is not appropriate; and(2) uses an exemption specified in subsection (b)(1)(B) or (b)(2) and issues a prescription for a patient that exceeds the limitations set forth in subsection (a);the prescriber shall document in the patient's medical record the indication that a drug other than an opiate was not appropriate and that the patient is receiving palliative care or that the prescriber is using the prescriber's professional judgment for the exemption.As added by P.L.182-2017, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.12-2019, SEC.1; P.L.156-2020, SEC.98.
IN Code § 25-1-9.7-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 9.7. Prescribing and Dispensing of Opioids|25-1-9.7-3. Opioid Prescription for Lesser Amount Upon Request

Sec. 3. A prescriber shall, upon the request of the:(1) patient;(2) personal or legal representative of the patient; or(3) guardian of the patient;issue the opioid prescription for a lesser amount than the prescriber initially intended to prescribe, issue the opioid prescription for the lesser amount, and indicate the request and who made the request in the patient's medical file.As added by P.L.182-2017, SEC.1.
IN Code § 25-1-9.7-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 9.7. Prescribing and Dispensing of Opioids|25-1-9.7-4. Partial Refill; Pharmacist Responsibilities

Sec. 4. (a) For a partial fill of an opioid prescription, a pharmacist shall dispense, upon request of the:(1) patient;(2) personal or legal representative of the patient; or(3) guardian of the patient;the lesser amount requested.(b) If a prescription for an opioid is partially filled under subsection (a), the pharmacist shall do the following:(1) Comply with the partial refill requirements set forth in 21 U.S.C. 829.(2) Document that an individual described in subsection (a) for whom the partial prescription was filled (or the individual's personal or legal representative or guardian) requested the partially filled prescription.As added by P.L.182-2017, SEC.1.
IN Code § 25-1-9.8-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 9.8. Practitioner Good Faith Estimates|25-1-9.8-1. "Covered Individual"

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "covered individual" means an individual who is entitled to be provided health care services according to a health carrier's network plan.As added by P.L.93-2020, SEC.7.
IN Code § 25-1-9.8-1.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 9.8. Practitioner Good Faith Estimates|25-1-9.8-1.5. "Episode of Care"

Sec. 1.5. As used in this chapter, "episode of care" means the medical care ordered to be provided for a specific medical procedure, condition, or illness.As added by P.L.93-2020, SEC.7.
IN Code § 25-1-9.8-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 9.8. Practitioner Good Faith Estimates|25-1-9.8-2. "Good Faith Estimate"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "good faith estimate" means a reasonable estimate of the price each provider anticipates charging for an episode of care for nonemergency health care services that:(1) is made by a practitioner or provider facility under this chapter upon the request of:(A) the individual for whom the nonemergency health care service has been ordered; or(B) the provider facility in which the nonemergency health care service will be provided; and(2) is not binding upon the provider.As added by P.L.93-2020, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.202-2021, SEC.2.
IN Code § 25-1-9.8-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 9.8. Practitioner Good Faith Estimates|25-1-9.8-3. "Health Carrier"

Sec. 3. (a) As used in this chapter, "health carrier" means an entity:(1) that is subject to IC 27 and the administrative rules adopted under IC 27; and(2) that enters into a contract to:(A) provide health care services;(B) deliver health care services;(C) arrange for health care services; or(D) pay for or reimburse any of the costs of health care services.(b) The term includes the following:(1) An insurer, as defined in IC 27-1-2-3(x), that issues a policy of accident and sickness insurance, as defined in IC 27-8-5-1(a).(2) A health maintenance organization, as defined in IC 27-13-1-19.(3) An administrator (as defined in IC 27-1-25-1(a)) that is licensed under IC 27-1-25.(4) A state employee health plan offered under IC 5-10-8.(5) A short term insurance plan (as defined by IC 27-8-5.9-3).(6) Any other entity that provides a plan of health insurance, health benefits, or health care services.(c) The term does not include:(1) an insurer that issues a policy of accident and sickness insurance;(2) a limited service health maintenance organization (as defined in IC 27-13-34-4); or(3) an administrator;that only provides coverage for, or processes claims for, dental or vision care services.As added by P.L.93-2020, SEC.7.
IN Code § 25-1-9.8-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 9.8. Practitioner Good Faith Estimates|25-1-9.8-4. "In Network"

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "in network", when used in reference to a practitioner, means that the health care services provided by the practitioner are subject to a health carrier's network plan.As added by P.L.93-2020, SEC.7.
IN Code § 25-1-9.8-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 9.8. Practitioner Good Faith Estimates|25-1-9.8-5. "Network"

Sec. 5. (a) As used in this chapter, "network" means a group of provider facilities and practitioners that:(1) provide health care services to covered individuals; and(2) have agreed to, or are otherwise subject to, maximum limits on the prices for the health care services to be provided to the covered individuals.(b) The term includes the following:(1) A network described in subsection (a) that is established pursuant to a contract between an insurer providing coverage under a group health policy and:(A) individual provider facilities and practitioners;(B) a preferred provider organization; or(C) an entity that employs or represents providers, including:(i) an independent practice association; and(ii) a physician-hospital organization.(2) A health maintenance organization, as defined in IC 27-13-1-19.As added by P.L.93-2020, SEC.7.
IN Code § 25-1-9.8-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 9.8. Practitioner Good Faith Estimates|25-1-9.8-6. "Network Plan"

Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "network plan" means a plan of a health carrier that:(1) requires a covered individual to receive; or(2) creates incentives, including financial incentives, for a covered individual to receive;health care services from one (1) or more providers that are under contract with, managed by, or owned by the health carrier.As added by P.L.93-2020, SEC.7.
IN Code § 25-1-9.8-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 9.8. Practitioner Good Faith Estimates|25-1-9.8-7. "Nonemergency Health Care Service"

Sec. 7. As used in this chapter, "nonemergency health care service" means a discrete service or series of services ordered by a practitioner for an episode of care for the:(1) diagnosis;(2) prevention;(3) treatment;(4) cure; or(5) relief;of a physical, mental, or behavioral health condition, illness, injury, or disease that is not provided on an emergency or urgent care basis.As added by P.L.93-2020, SEC.7.
IN Code § 25-1-9.8-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 9.8. Practitioner Good Faith Estimates|25-1-9.8-8. "Practitioner"

Sec. 8. (a) As used in this chapter, "practitioner" means the following:(1) An individual who holds:(A) an unlimited license, certificate, or registration;(B) a limited or probationary license, certificate, or registration;(C) a temporary license, certificate, registration, or permit;(D) an intern permit; or(E) a provisional license;issued by the board (as defined in IC 25-0.5-11-1) regulating the profession in question.(2) An entity that:(A) is owned by, or employs; or(B) performs billing for professional health care services rendered by;an individual described in subdivision (1).(b) The term does not include the following:(1) A dentist licensed under IC 25-14.(2) An optometrist licensed under IC 25-24.(3) A provider facility.As added by P.L.93-2020, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.202-2021, SEC.3.
IN Code § 25-1-9.8-8.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 9.8. Practitioner Good Faith Estimates|25-1-9.8-8.5. "Price"

Sec. 8.5. As used in this chapter, "price" means the negotiated rate between the:(1) provider facility and practitioner; and(2) covered individual's primary health carrier.As added by P.L.93-2020, SEC.7.
IN Code § 25-1-9.8-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 9.8. Practitioner Good Faith Estimates|25-1-9.8-9. "Provider"

Sec. 9. As used in this chapter, "provider" means:(1) a provider facility; or(2) a practitioner.As added by P.L.93-2020, SEC.7.
IN Code § 25-1-9.8-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 9.8. Practitioner Good Faith Estimates|25-1-9.8-10. "Provider Facility"

Sec. 10. (a) As used in this chapter, "provider facility" means any of the following:(1) A hospital licensed under IC 16-21-2.(2) An ambulatory outpatient surgery center licensed under IC 16-21-2.(3) An abortion clinic licensed under IC 16-21-2.(4) A birthing center licensed under IC 16-21-2.(5) Except for an urgent care facility (as defined by IC 27-1-46-10.5), a facility that provides diagnostic services to the medical profession or the general public.(6) A laboratory where clinical pathology tests are carried out on specimens to obtain information about the health of a patient.(7) A facility where radiologic and electromagnetic images are made to obtain information about the health of a patient.(8) An infusion center that administers intravenous medications.(b) The term does not include the following:(1) A private mental health institution licensed under IC 12-25.(2) A Medicare certified, freestanding rehabilitation hospital.As added by P.L.93-2020, SEC.7.
IN Code § 25-1-9.8-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|Article 1. General Provisions|Chapter 9.8. Practitioner Good Faith Estimates|25-1-9.8-11. Applicability; Request for Good Faith Estimate; Requirements

Sec. 11. (a) This section does not apply to an individual who is a Medicaid recipient.(b) An individual for whom a nonemergency health care service has been ordered, scheduled, or referred may request from the practitioner who may provide the nonemergency health care service a good faith estimate of the total price the practitioner will charge for providing the nonemergency health care service.(c) A practitioner who receives a request from a patient under subsection (b) shall, not more than five (5) business days after receiving relevant information from the individual, provide to the individual a good faith estimate of the price that the practitioner will charge for providing the nonemergency health care service.(d) A practitioner must ensure that a good faith estimate provided to an individual under this section is accompanied by a notice stating that:(1) an estimate provided under this section is not binding on the practitioner;(2) the price the practitioner charges the individual may vary from the estimate based on the individual's medical needs; and(3) the estimate provided under this section is only valid for thirty (30) days.(e) A practitioner may not charge an individual for information provided under this section.As added by P.L.93-2020, SEC.7.