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IN Code § 12-14-18-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 14. Family Assistance Services|Chapter 18. Supplemental Assistance; Excess Property or Income|12-14-18-2. Cancellation or Alteration of Amount of Assistance

Sec. 2. (a) If while receiving supplemental assistance a recipient obtains property or income in excess of the amount stated in the application, the recipient shall notify the division or county office, if the recipient receives supplemental assistance to the aged, immediately of the receipt or possession of the property or income.(b) The division may, after investigation, cancel or alter the amount of the assistance in accordance with the circumstances.(c) Excess supplemental assistance paid is recoverable by the county as a debt due to the state.(d) However, an eligible individual is not required to notify the division or county office of a Holocaust victim's settlement payment received by the individual. The division may not alter the amount of supplemental assistance paid to the individual after the individual's receipt of the payment.[Pre-1992 Revision Citations: 12-1-5-16(a); 12-1-6-18(a) part; 12-1-7.1-16(a).]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.96; P.L.5-1993, SEC.109; P.L.128-1999, SEC.17.
IN Code § 12-14-18-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 14. Family Assistance Services|Chapter 18. Supplemental Assistance; Excess Property or Income|12-14-18-3. Fraudulently Obtained Supplemental Assistance; Recovery; Penalty; Preferred Claim Against Estate; Right of Action Against Recipient

Sec. 3. If:(1) the division determines that a recipient possessed income or property in excess of the amount reported; and(2) it is shown that supplemental assistance was obtained fraudulently;the total amount of the supplemental assistance plus a penalty of twenty percent (20%) may be recovered by the division as a preferred claim from the estate of the recipient or in an action brought against the recipient while living.[Pre-1992 Revision Citations: 12-1-5-16(b) part; 12-1-6-18(b) part; 12-1-7.1-16(b).]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8.
IN Code § 12-14-18-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 14. Family Assistance Services|Chapter 18. Supplemental Assistance; Excess Property or Income|12-14-18-4. Fraudulently Obtained Supplemental Assistance; Superiority of Claim Against Recipient's Estate

Sec. 4. A claim filed under section 3 of this chapter is a superior claim, except for claims for the following:(1) Expenses of administration.(2) Expenses of burial and last sickness.(3) Taxes accrued at the time of the decedent's death.(4) Debts secured at the time of the decedent's death.(5) Debts secured by liens created before assistance was granted.[Pre-1992 Revision Citations: 12-1-5-16(b) part; 12-1-6-18(b) part; 12-1-7.1-16(b) part.]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8.
IN Code § 12-14-19-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 14. Family Assistance Services|Chapter 19. Valuation of Certain Resources for Supplemental Assistance|12-14-19-1. Exclusions for Irrevocable Trusts, Prepaid Funeral Agreements, and Life Insurance Policies

Sec. 1. If an applicant for or recipient of assistance under Title XVI of the federal Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1381 et seq.):(1) establishes one (1) irrevocable trust that has a value not greater than one thousand dollars ($1,000) exclusive of interest and is established for the sole purpose of providing money for the burial of the applicant or recipient;(2) enters into an irrevocable prepaid funeral agreement that has a value not greater than one thousand dollars ($1,000);(3) owns a life insurance policy with a face value not greater than one thousand dollars ($1,000) and with respect to which provision is made to pay not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) toward the applicant's or recipient's funeral expenses; or(4) receives a Holocaust victim's settlement payment;the value of the trust, prepaid funeral agreement, life insurance policy, or Holocaust victim's settlement payment may not be considered as a resource in determining the applicant's or recipient's eligibility for the assistance.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-7.2-2(a).]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.128-1999, SEC.18.
IN Code § 12-14-19-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 14. Family Assistance Services|Chapter 19. Valuation of Certain Resources for Supplemental Assistance|12-14-19-2. Resources Used in Determining Eligibility for Assistance

Sec. 2. (a) If:(1) an applicant for or recipient of assistance under Title XVI of the federal Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1381 et seq.) owns resources described in section 1(1), 1(2), or 1(3) of this chapter; and(2) the total face value of the resources exceeds one thousand dollars ($1,000);the value of the resources greater than one thousand dollars ($1,000) may be considered as a resource in determining the applicant's or recipient's eligibility for the assistance.(b) However, a Holocaust victim's settlement payment received by an eligible individual may not be considered as a resource in determining the applicant's or recipient's eligibility for the assistance under this section.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-7.2-2(b).]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.128-1999, SEC.19.
IN Code § 12-14-20-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 14. Family Assistance Services|Chapter 20. Voluntary Contributions for Public Assistance Recipients|12-14-20-1. Acceptance by Division; Deposit in State Welfare Fund

Sec. 1. (a) The division may accept voluntary contributions from a person desiring to contribute to the support of a parent or other person who receives public assistance.(b) The division shall deposit contributions made under this section in the state welfare fund.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-23.5-1.]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8.
IN Code § 12-14-20-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 14. Family Assistance Services|Chapter 20. Voluntary Contributions for Public Assistance Recipients|12-14-20-2. Issuance of Receipt; Form

Sec. 2. The division shall issue to each person who makes a contribution under section 1 of this chapter a receipt for the contribution on a form approved by the state board of accounts.[Pre-1992 Revision Citations: 12-1-7-61(a) part; 12-1-23.5-2.]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8.
IN Code § 12-14-21-0.1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 14. Family Assistance Services|Chapter 21. Recovery From the Estate of a Recipient of Aged Assistance|12-14-21-0.1. Application of Certain Amendments to Chapter

Sec. 0.1. The amendments made to section 3 of this chapter by P.L.118-1997 do not apply to an individual whose death occurs before July 1, 1997.As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.262.
IN Code § 12-14-21-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 14. Family Assistance Services|Chapter 21. Recovery From the Estate of a Recipient of Aged Assistance|12-14-21-1. Filing of Claims

Sec. 1. Upon the death of an individual who is a recipient of aged assistance under this article, the county office shall file a claim against the individual's estate for recovery of all assistance paid to or on behalf of the individual by a county or state on or after May 1, 1947.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-19-1(a) part.]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.97; P.L.5-1993, SEC.110.
IN Code § 12-14-21-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 14. Family Assistance Services|Chapter 21. Recovery From the Estate of a Recipient of Aged Assistance|12-14-21-2. Claims on Behalf of Assistance Providers

Sec. 2. A claim filed under this chapter is on behalf of the division and a county office that has paid assistance to the recipient.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-19-1(a) part.]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.98; P.L.5-1993, SEC.111.
IN Code § 12-14-21-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 14. Family Assistance Services|Chapter 21. Recovery From the Estate of a Recipient of Aged Assistance|12-14-21-3. Priority

Sec. 3. Notwithstanding any other law, a claim filed for recovery of aged assistance has priority in order of payment from the estate over all other claims, except the following:(1) Prior recorded encumbrances.(2) Taxes.(3) Reasonable costs of administration.(4) Funeral expenses in an amount not to exceed five hundred fifty dollars ($550). However, this amount is zero (0) if the decedent has prepaid funeral expenses that were excluded as a resource for Medicaid eligibility under IC 12-15-2.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-19-1(b).]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.118-1997, SEC.5.
IN Code § 12-14-21-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 14. Family Assistance Services|Chapter 21. Recovery From the Estate of a Recipient of Aged Assistance|12-14-21-4. Real Property Occupied by Surviving Spouse

Sec. 4. (a) If the real property of a deceased recipient is occupied by a surviving spouse, the division may not assert the division's lien or claim during the lifetime of the surviving spouse unless other claimants or persons have opened an estate and are attempting to enforce claims.(b) If other claimants or persons have opened an estate and are attempting to enforce claims, the division shall file and assert the claim for recovery of old age assistance.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-19-1(c).]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8.
IN Code § 12-14-22-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 14. Family Assistance Services|Chapter 22. Miscellaneous Provisions Concerning Family Assistance|12-14-22-1. Authority to Conduct Examinations, Issue Subpoenas, and Require Attendance of Witnesses or Production of Books and Records

Sec. 1. When enforcing a program administered by the county office, the county office and the division may do the following:(1) Conduct examinations.(2) Subpoena witnesses.(3) Require the attendance of witnesses and the production of books, records, and papers at any reasonable place in the county seat of the county in which the witness resides or the books, records, or papers are located.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-10-1 part.]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.99; P.L.5-1993, SEC.112.
IN Code § 12-14-22-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 14. Family Assistance Services|Chapter 22. Miscellaneous Provisions Concerning Family Assistance|12-14-22-2. Signing of Subpoenas and Subpoenas Duces Tecum

Sec. 2. A subpoena and subpoena duces tecum must be signed either by the director of the division or a county office.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-10-1 part.]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.100; P.L.5-1993, SEC.113.
IN Code § 12-14-22-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 14. Family Assistance Services|Chapter 22. Miscellaneous Provisions Concerning Family Assistance|12-14-22-3. Compelling Obedience to Subpoena or Request for Production; Requirements

Sec. 3. (a) The circuit or superior court or other court with jurisdiction in the county shall compel obedience to a subpoena and request for the production of books, records, and papers after the requirements under subsection (b) have been satisfied.(b) Requirements to compel information under subsection (a) include the following:(1) Written application by the officer or employee conducting the examination.(2) Ten (10) days notice.(3) A showing of the probable materiality of the books, records, and papers, or, for a witness, that the witness is believed to be possessed of information material to the examination.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-10-1 part.]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8.
IN Code § 12-14-22-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 14. Family Assistance Services|Chapter 22. Miscellaneous Provisions Concerning Family Assistance|12-14-22-4. Making and Keeping of Records, Accounts, and Reports

Sec. 4. The county office shall make and keep records and accounts and make reports concerning assistance under this article that the division requires.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-10-2(a).]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.101; P.L.5-1993, SEC.114.
IN Code § 12-14-22-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 14. Family Assistance Services|Chapter 22. Miscellaneous Provisions Concerning Family Assistance|12-14-22-5. Public Inspection of Claims for Services; Organization of Records; Confidential Records

Sec. 5. (a) A claim for services furnished recipients of old age assistance or assistance to dependent children that is on file in the county office shall be kept open to the public during regular office hours for inspection, study, and securing data.(b) The records shall be maintained in alphabetical order.(c) This section may not be construed to include confidential medical records, voter registration records under IC 12-14-1.5 or IC 12-14-25, and other confidential records that are by law declared to be confidential or privileged.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-10-2(b).]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.102; P.L.5-1993, SEC.115; P.L.12-1995, SEC.118.
IN Code § 12-14-22-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 14. Family Assistance Services|Chapter 22. Miscellaneous Provisions Concerning Family Assistance|12-14-22-6. Furnishing of Assistance Recipient Lists

Sec. 6. Each month the county office shall furnish each township trustee in the county a list of all persons who are legal residents of the township and who have been certified during the month to receive an award of assistance under this article.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-10-2(c).]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.103; P.L.5-1993, SEC.116.
IN Code § 12-14-22-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 14. Family Assistance Services|Chapter 22. Miscellaneous Provisions Concerning Family Assistance|12-14-22-7. Monthly Schedule of Payments Made; Filing; Organization of Information; Public Inspection

Sec. 7. (a) A schedule of payments made to or for the benefit of each recipient under this article shall be filed by the county office each month with the county auditor and the prosecuting attorney.(b) The schedule shall be kept open to the public at all times for inspection, study, and securing data. The schedule must contain the names and addresses, in alphabetical order, of all recipients of benefits.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-10-2(d).]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.104; P.L.5-1993, SEC.117.
IN Code § 12-14-22-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 14. Family Assistance Services|Chapter 22. Miscellaneous Provisions Concerning Family Assistance|12-14-22-8. Use of List; Violations; Notice

Sec. 8. (a) A person who solicits, discloses, receives, makes use of, or authorizes, participates in, or acquiesces in the use of a list or name kept under this chapter for commercial or political purposes commits a Class B misdemeanor.(b) The division shall notify the co-directors of the election division if a violation of this section concerns confidential voter registration records under IC 3-7-15.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-10-3.]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.12-1995, SEC.119; P.L.2-1996, SEC.237; P.L.3-1997, SEC.433.
IN Code § 12-14-22-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 14. Family Assistance Services|Chapter 22. Miscellaneous Provisions Concerning Family Assistance|12-14-22-9. Relief From Liability of Maintaining and Supporting Child or Spouse

Sec. 9. This article does not relieve a person from the liability of maintaining and supporting the person's child or spouse as provided by law.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-10-6 part.]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8.
IN Code § 12-14-22-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 14. Family Assistance Services|Chapter 22. Miscellaneous Provisions Concerning Family Assistance|12-14-22-10. Recovery of Assistance

Sec. 10. If the division or county office has reason to believe that a spouse or parent is or was reasonably able to assist the recipient during the period the recipient received assistance under this article, the division or county office may bring suit during or after the provision of assistance against the spouse or parent to recover the amount of assistance paid under this article or the part that the spouse or parent might reasonably have paid.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-10-6 part.]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.105; P.L.5-1993, SEC.118.
IN Code § 12-14-22-11 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 14. Family Assistance Services|Chapter 22. Miscellaneous Provisions Concerning Family Assistance|12-14-22-11. Application for Old Age Assistance or Assistance as Blind Person; County in Which to Be Filed

Sec. 11. (a) Unless for good cause shown or otherwise ordered by the division, an applicant for old age assistance or for assistance as a blind person must file an application in the county in which the applicant has resided continuously for one (1) full year during the period of nine (9) years preceding the date on which the applicant files an application.(b) If the applicant has resided continuously for one (1) full year in more than one (1) county during the preceding nine (9) years, the applicant must file an application in the county in which the applicant last resided a full year.(c) If an applicant is living in an institution, private hospital, health facility, or home for the aged, the application must be made to the county in which the applicant last resided continuously for one (1) year before the date the applicant entered the institution, private hospital, health facility, or home for the aged. If the applicant is eligible, assistance shall be awarded by that county.(d) If the applicant has not resided continuously for one (1) full year during the preceding nine (9) years in one (1) county, the applicant must file an application in the county of residence at the time of application.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-10-7.]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8.
IN Code § 12-14-22-12 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 14. Family Assistance Services|Chapter 22. Miscellaneous Provisions Concerning Family Assistance|12-14-22-12. Termination of Indiana Residency; Temporary Absence

Sec. 12. An individual who has applied for or is receiving assistance under this article and who moves out of and does not reside in Indiana is ineligible to receive assistance in Indiana. However, temporary absence from Indiana or the county, for a period of time and for reasons that the division approves, does not interrupt the residence of the recipient as prescribed in this article.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-10-8.]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8.
IN Code § 12-14-23-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 14. Family Assistance Services|Chapter 23. Community Action Agencies; Community Action Boards|12-14-23-1. Legislative Policy; Purpose of Chapter

Sec. 1. (a) It is the policy of Indiana to help develop the full potential of each of its citizens so that they can live in decency and dignity and so that they can contribute to the strength of the state as a whole. The resources of the private sector of the economy should be employed to increase the opportunities for people to develop their capabilities.(b) It is the purpose of this chapter to strengthen, supplement, and coordinate efforts that further the policies stated in subsection (a).[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-21-1.]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8.
IN Code § 12-14-23-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 14. Family Assistance Services|Chapter 23. Community Action Agencies; Community Action Boards|12-14-23-2. "Community Action Agency" Defined

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "community action agency" means an entity that meets the following conditions:(1) Is any of the following:(A) A private nonprofit organization that is geographically located within a community.(B) A private nonprofit organization that is located in a county or counties contiguous to or within reasonable proximity of a community.(C) A political subdivision, if there is no qualified nonprofit organization identified that meets the criteria set forth in clause A or B.(2) Has the authority under state or federal law to receive money to support the community action programs described in sections 3 and 4 of this chapter.(3) Is designated as a community action agency by the governor or by federal law.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-21-2.]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.186-2001, SEC.7.
IN Code § 12-14-23-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 14. Family Assistance Services|Chapter 23. Community Action Agencies; Community Action Boards|12-14-23-3. "Community Action Program" Defined

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "community action program" means a community based and operated program that meets the following conditions:(1) Includes or is designed to include a sufficient number of projects or components to provide a range of services and activities that have a measurable and potentially major impact on causes of poverty in:(A) the community; or(B) those areas of the community where poverty is a particularly acute problem.(2) Has been developed, and organizes and combines the program's component projects and activities, in a manner appropriate to carry out all the purposes of this chapter.(3) Conforms to any other criteria that the governor prescribes consistent with this chapter.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-21-9(a).]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8.
IN Code § 12-14-23-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 14. Family Assistance Services|Chapter 23. Community Action Agencies; Community Action Boards|12-14-23-4. Community Action Programs; Design and Purpose; Components

Sec. 4. (a) The components of a community action program shall be designed to assist participants, including the poor and near poor, persons with disabilities, farmworkers, the elderly, and youth, to do the following:(1) Secure and retain meaningful employment.(2) Attain an adequate education.(3) Make better use of available income.(4) Provide and maintain adequate housing and a suitable living environment.(5) Undertake family planning consistent with personal and family goals and religious and moral convictions.(6) Obtain services for the following:(A) The prevention of narcotics addiction and alcoholism.(B) The rehabilitation of narcotic addicts and alcoholics.(7) Obtain emergency assistance through loans or grants to meet immediate and urgent individual and family needs, including the need for health services, nutritious food, housing, and employment related assistance.(8) Remove obstacles and solve personal and family problems that block the achievement of self-sufficiency.(9) Achieve greater participation in the affairs of the community.(10) Make more frequent and effective use of other programs related to the purposes of this chapter.(b) Components of a community action program may be:(1) administered by:(A) the community action agency when consistent with sound and efficient management and applicable law; or(B) other agencies;(2) projects assisted from other public or private sources; and(3) specially designed to meet local needs, or designed under the eligibility standards of a state or federal program providing assistance to a particular type of activity that will help meet local needs.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-21-9(b).]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8.
IN Code § 12-14-23-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 12. Human Services|Article 14. Family Assistance Services|Chapter 23. Community Action Agencies; Community Action Boards|12-14-23-5. Organization Under Ic 12-14-23; Right to Receive State or Federal Funds

Sec. 5. A community action agency may not receive state or federal money appropriated or allocated by the state to carry out community action programs unless the agency is organized in accordance with this chapter.[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-21-3.]As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8.