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2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 7. General Provisions and Definitions › Chapter 2. Definitions › 12-7-2-1.5. "Administrator"

Sec. 1.5. "Administrator", for purposes of:
(1) IC 12-10-15, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-10-15-1.5; and
(2) IC 12-24-17, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-24-17-1.
As added by P.L.74-1992, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.184-2003, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 7. General Provisions and Definitions › Chapter 2. Definitions › 12-7-2-1.8. "Adult Entertainment Establishment"

Sec. 1.8. "Adult entertainment establishment", for purposes of IC 12-13-14-4.5, means a place that provides adult oriented entertainment in which performers disrobe or perform in an unclothed state for entertainment.
As added by P.L.3-2012, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 7. General Provisions and Definitions › Chapter 2. Definitions › 12-7-2-2. "Adult Protective Services Unit"

Sec. 2. "Adult protective services unit", for purposes of IC 12-10-3, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-10-3-1.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-5-1.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 7. General Provisions and Definitions › Chapter 2. Definitions › 12-7-2-3. "Advance"

Sec. 3. "Advance", for purposes of IC 12-20-25-41, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-20-25-41.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-2-14-36(a).]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 7. General Provisions and Definitions › Chapter 2. Definitions › 12-7-2-3.1. "Advanced Practice Registered Nurse"

Sec. 3.1. "Advanced practice registered nurse", for purposes of IC 12-15-5-14, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-15-5-14(a).
As added by P.L.87-2016, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.129-2018, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 7. General Provisions and Definitions › Chapter 2. Definitions › 12-7-2-3.3. "Advisory Committee"

Sec. 3.3. "Advisory committee", for purposes of IC 12-15-35-51, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-15-35-51.
As added by P.L.36-2009, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 7. General Provisions and Definitions › Chapter 2. Definitions › 12-7-2-4. "Advocacy"

Sec. 4. "Advocacy", for purposes of IC 12-28-1, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-28-1-2.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-13-19-2.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 7. General Provisions and Definitions › Chapter 2. Definitions › 12-7-2-5. "Advocate"

Sec. 5. "Advocate", for purposes of IC 12-26, refers to a person who:
(1) is a court appointed special advocate (as defined in IC 31-9-2-28); or
(2) is a guardian ad litem (as defined in IC 31-9-2-50).
[Pre-1992 Revision Citations: subdivision (1) formerly 16-14-9.1-1.2; subdivision (2) formerly 16-14-9.1-1.3.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.1-1997, SEC.48.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 7. General Provisions and Definitions › Chapter 2. Definitions › 12-7-2-7. "Affected Agency"

Sec. 7. "Affected agency", for purposes of IC 12-16-1, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-16-1-1.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-5-7-1.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 7. General Provisions and Definitions › Chapter 2. Definitions › 12-7-2-8. "Aged"

Sec. 8. "Aged", for purposes of IC 12-10-1 and IC 12-10-2, means an individual who is at least sixty (60) years of age.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citations: 4-28-3-1; 4-28-4-1.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 7. General Provisions and Definitions › Chapter 2. Definitions › 12-7-2-9. "Agency"

Sec. 9. "Agency" means the following:
(1) For purposes of IC 12-12.7-2, the meaning set forth in IC 12-12.7-2-1.
(2) For purposes of IC 12-32-1, the meaning set forth in IC 12-32-1-1.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citations: subdivision (1) formerly 12-1-22-1; subdivision (2) formerly 12-3-30-2.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.21-1992, SEC.3; P.L.93-2006, SEC.3; P.L.171-2011, SEC.9; P.L.32-2021, SEC.21.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 7. General Provisions and Definitions › Chapter 2. Definitions › 12-7-2-10. "Alcohol Abuse"

Sec. 10. "Alcohol abuse", for purposes of IC 12-23, means repeated episodes of intoxication or drinking which impair health or interfere with an individual's effectiveness on the job, at home, in the community, or operating a motor vehicle.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-13-6.1-2.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 7. General Provisions and Definitions › Chapter 2. Definitions › 12-7-2-11. "Alcohol Abuser"

Sec. 11. "Alcohol abuser", for purposes of IC 12-23, means an individual who has had repeated episodes of intoxication or drinking which impair the individual's health or interfere with the individual's effectiveness on the job, at home, in the community, or in operating a motor vehicle.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citations: 16-13-1-9.3; 16-13-6.1-2.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 7. General Provisions and Definitions › Chapter 2. Definitions › 12-7-2-12. "Alcohol and Drug Services Program"

Sec. 12. "Alcohol and drug services program", for purposes of IC 12-23, means a service for a person:
(1) arrested for, charged with, or convicted of a misdemeanor or felony;
(2) against whom a:
(A) complaint for an infraction is filed; or
(B) judgment for an infraction is entered; or
(3) who is referred to a program under IC 12-23-14-5;
which provides intervention, education, referral, treatment, or rehabilitation, under the operation of a court or under private contract.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-13-6.1-2.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.168-2002, SEC.1; P.L.80-2003, SEC.1; P.L.187-2011, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 7. General Provisions and Definitions › Chapter 2. Definitions › 12-7-2-13. "Alcoholic"

Sec. 13. "Alcoholic", for purposes of IC 12-23, means an individual who chronically and habitually uses alcoholic beverages to the extent that the individual:
(1) loses the power of self control with respect to the use of alcoholic beverages; and
(2) becomes a menace to the public morals, health, safety, or welfare of the members of society in general.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-13-6.1-2.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 7. General Provisions and Definitions › Chapter 2. Definitions › 12-7-2-14. "Alcoholism"

Sec. 14. "Alcoholism", for purposes of IC 12-23, means the abnormal condition which the effect of alcohol produces in an alcoholic.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-13-6.1-2.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 7. General Provisions and Definitions › Chapter 2. Definitions › 12-7-2-14.3. Alzheimer's and Dementia Special Care

Sec. 14.3. "Alzheimer's and dementia special care", for purposes of IC 12-10-5.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-10-5.5-1.
As added by P.L.106-1997, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 7. General Provisions and Definitions › Chapter 2. Definitions › 12-7-2-14.7. Ancillary Services

Sec. 14.7. "Ancillary services", for purposes of IC 12-10-17.1, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-10-17.1-2.
As added by P.L.255-2001, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.141-2006, SEC.11.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 7. General Provisions and Definitions › Chapter 2. Definitions › 12-7-2-15. "Applicant"

Sec. 15. "Applicant" means the following:
(1) For purposes of the following statutes, a person who has applied for assistance for the applicant or another person under any of the following statutes:
(A) IC 12-10-6.
(B) IC 12-13.
(C) IC 12-14.
(D) IC 12-15.
(E) IC 12-19.
(2) For purposes of IC 12-17-12, the meaning set forth in IC 12-17-12-1.
(3) For purposes of IC 12-17-13, the meaning set forth in IC 12-17-13-1.
(4) For the purposes of IC 12-17.2, a person who seeks a license to operate a child care center or child care home.
(5) For purposes of IC 31-27, a person who seeks a license to operate a child caring institution, foster family home, group home, or child placing agency.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citations: subdivision (1) formerly 12-1-1-1(h); subdivision (2) formerly 12-3-29-1; subdivision (3) formerly 4-28-6.2-1.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.20-1992, SEC.4; P.L.81-1992, SEC.4; P.L.1-1993, SEC.68; P.L.61-1993, SEC.2; P.L.272-1999, SEC.6; P.L.145-2006, SEC.32; P.L.32-2021, SEC.22.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 7. General Provisions and Definitions › Chapter 2. Definitions › 12-7-2-15.5. "Appropriate and Medically Necessary"

Sec. 15.5. "Appropriate and medically necessary", for purposes of IC 12-15-35, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-15-35-1.
As added by P.L.75-1992, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 7. General Provisions and Definitions › Chapter 2. Definitions › 12-7-2-16. "Approved Postsecondary Educational Institution"

Sec. 16. "Approved postsecondary educational institution" has the meaning set forth in IC 21-7-13-6(a).
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-2-8-5.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.2-2007, SEC.153.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 7. General Provisions and Definitions › Chapter 2. Definitions › 12-7-2-16.4. "Area Agency"

Sec. 16.4. "Area agency", for purposes of IC 12-10-5.7, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-10-5.7-1.
As added by P.L.146-2023, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 7. General Provisions and Definitions › Chapter 2. Definitions › 12-7-2-17. "Asset Disregard"

Sec. 17. "Asset disregard", for purposes of IC 12-15-39.6, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-15-39.6-10.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-23-8(a) part.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.24-1997, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 7. General Provisions and Definitions › Chapter 2. Definitions › 12-7-2-18. "Assistance"

Sec. 18. "Assistance", for purposes of the following statutes, means money or services regardless of the source, paid or furnished under any of the following statutes:
(1) IC 12-10-6.
(2) IC 12-13.
(3) IC 12-14.
(4) IC 12-15.
(5) IC 12-19.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-1-1(j).]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.272-1999, SEC.7; P.L.145-2006, SEC.33; P.L.32-2021, SEC.23.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 7. General Provisions and Definitions › Chapter 2. Definitions › 12-7-2-18.1. "Assisted Living Services"

Sec. 18.1. "Assisted living services", for purposes of IC 12-10-11.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-10-11.5-8(a).
As added by P.L.149-2023, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 7. General Provisions and Definitions › Chapter 2. Definitions › 12-7-2-18.3. "Attendant Care Services"

Sec. 18.3. "Attendant care services", for purposes of IC 12-10-17.1, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-10-17.1-3.
As added by P.L.255-2001, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.141-2006, SEC.12.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 7. General Provisions and Definitions › Chapter 2. Definitions › 12-7-2-18.7. "Automated Teller Machine"

Sec. 18.7. "Automated teller machine", for purposes of IC 12-13-14, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-13-14-1.
As added by P.L.257-1997(ss), SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 7. General Provisions and Definitions › Chapter 2. Definitions › 12-7-2-19. "Autism"

Sec. 19. (a) "Autism", for purposes of IC 12-11-8, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-11-8-1.
(b) "Autism", for purposes of IC 12-11-1.1-6 and IC 12-28-4-13, refers to 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.1. Amended by P.L.99-2007, SEC.41; P.L.188-2013, SEC.3; P.L.210-2015, SEC.3.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 7. General Provisions and Definitions › Chapter 2. Definitions › 12-7-2-20. Repealed

[Pre-1992 Revision Citations: 4-28-20-8; 4-28-21-14 part; 16-13-22-8.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.151-1995, SEC.1; P.L.107-1997, SEC.1; P.L.272-1999, SEC.8. Repealed by P.L.99-2007, SEC.224.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 7. General Provisions and Definitions › Chapter 2. Definitions › 12-7-2-20.5. "Basic Necessities"

Sec. 20.5. "Basic necessities", for purposes of IC 12-20, includes those services or items essential to meet the minimum standards of health, safety, and decency, including the following:
(1) Medical care described in IC 12-20-16-2.
(2) Clothing and footwear.
(3) Food.
(4) Shelter.
(5) Transportation to seek and accept employment on a reasonable basis.
(6) Household essentials.
(7) Essential utility services.
(8) Other services or items the township trustee determines are necessities.
As added by P.L.51-1996, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 7. General Provisions and Definitions › Chapter 2. Definitions › 12-7-2-20.7. "Basic Services"

Sec. 20.7. "Basic services", for purposes of IC 12-10-17.1, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-10-17.1-4.
As added by P.L.255-2001, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.141-2006, SEC.13.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 7. General Provisions and Definitions › Chapter 2. Definitions › 12-7-2-20.8. Battery

Sec. 20.8. "Battery", for purposes of IC 12-10-3, includes battery (IC 35-42-2-1), domestic battery (IC 35-42-2-1.3), and aggravated battery (IC 35-42-2-1.5).
As added by P.L.65-2016, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 7. General Provisions and Definitions › Chapter 2. Definitions › 12-7-2-21. "Blind"

Sec. 21. "Blind" means the following:
(1) For purposes of the following statutes, the term refers to an individual who has vision in the better eye with correcting glasses of 20/200 or less, or a disqualifying visual field defect as determined upon examination by an ophthalmologist or optometrist who has been designated to make such examinations by the county office and approved by the division of family resources or by the division in the manner provided in any of the following statutes:
(A) IC 12-10-6.
(B) IC 12-13.
(C) IC 12-14.
(D) IC 12-15.
(E) IC 12-19.
(2) For purposes of the following statutes, the term refers to an individual who has a central visual acuity of 20/200 or less in the individual's better eye with the best correction or a field of vision that is not greater than twenty (20) degrees at its widest diameter:
(A) IC 12-12-1.
(B) IC 12-12-3.
(C) IC 12-12-5.
(D) IC 12-12-6.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citations: subdivision (1) formerly 12-1-1-1(m); subdivision (2) formerly 4-28-10-1.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.17; P.L.5-1993, SEC.30; P.L.49-1997, SEC.41; P.L.272-1999, SEC.9; P.L.145-2006, SEC.34; P.L.32-2021, SEC.24.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 7. General Provisions and Definitions › Chapter 2. Definitions › 12-7-2-22. "Board"

Sec. 22. "Board" means the following:
(1) For purposes of IC 12-8-6.5-14, the meaning set forth in IC 12-8-6.5-14(a).
(2) For purposes of IC 12-10-10 and IC 12-10-11, the community and home options to institutional care for the elderly and disabled board established by IC 12-10-11-1.
(3) For purposes of IC 12-11-14, the meaning set forth in IC 12-11-14-3.
(4) For purposes of IC 12-12-7-5, the meaning set forth in IC 12-12-7-5(a).
(5) For purposes of IC 12-15-35, the meaning set forth in IC 12-15-35-2.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citations: subdivision (1) formerly 4-28-17-1; subdivision (2) formerly 4-28-6.1-1; subdivision (3) formerly 16-13-1-5.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.75-1992, SEC.2; P.L.20-1992, SEC.5; P.L.81-1992, SEC.5; P.L.1-1993, SEC.69; P.L.40-1994, SEC.6; P.L.104-1996, SEC.1; P.L.23-1996, SEC.10; P.L.24-1997, SEC.6; P.L.272-1999, SEC.10; P.L.145-2006, SEC.35; P.L.145-2014, SEC.1; P.L.12-2016, SEC.3; P.L.86-2018, SEC.152; P.L.180-2022(ss), SEC.10.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 7. General Provisions and Definitions › Chapter 2. Definitions › 12-7-2-23. "Body"

Sec. 23. "Body", for purposes of IC 12-8-2.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-8-2.5-1.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-6-3-2.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.160-2012, SEC.8.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 7. General Provisions and Definitions › Chapter 2. Definitions › 12-7-2-23.5. "Broker"

Sec. 23.5. "Broker", for purposes of IC 12-15-30.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-15-30.5-1.
As added by P.L.116-2019, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 7. General Provisions and Definitions › Chapter 2. Definitions › 12-7-2-24. "Bureau"

Sec. 24. "Bureau" means the following:
(1) For purposes of IC 12-10, the bureau of aging and in-home services established by IC 12-10-1-1.
(2) For purposes of IC 12-11, the bureau of disabilities services established by IC 12-11-1.1-1.
(3) For purposes of IC 12-12, the rehabilitation services bureau of the division of disability and rehabilitative services established by IC 12-12-1-1.
[1992 Revision Citation: subdivision (1) New; subdivision (2) New; Pre-1992 Revision Citation: subdivision (3) formerly 12-1-6.1-1(e); subdivision (4) formerly 16-7-3.6-1(a); subdivision (5) formerly 16-13-6.1-2.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.18; P.L.5-1993, SEC.31; P.L.1-1994, SEC.47; P.L.40-1994, SEC.7; P.L.272-1999, SEC.11; P.L.243-2003, SEC.1; P.L.141-2006, SEC.14; P.L.145-2006, SEC.36; P.L.1-2007, SEC.104; P.L.74-2022, SEC.1; P.L.241-2023, SEC.3.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 7. General Provisions and Definitions › Chapter 2. Definitions › 12-7-2-24.5. "Buy-in Program"

Sec. 24.5. "Buy-in program", as used in IC 12-15-41, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-15-41-1.
As added by P.L.287-2001, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 7. General Provisions and Definitions › Chapter 2. Definitions › 12-7-2-24.6. "Caregiver"

Sec. 24.6. "Caregiver", for purposes of IC 12-17.2, means an individual who is assigned by a provider the responsibility for supervising a specific child in the care of the provider.
As added by P.L.18-2003, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 7. General Provisions and Definitions › Chapter 2. Definitions › 12-7-2-24.8. "Caretaker"

Sec. 24.8. "Caretaker", for purposes of IC 12-10.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-10.5-1-1.
As added by P.L.274-2003, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 7. General Provisions and Definitions › Chapter 2. Definitions › 12-7-2-25. "Case Management"

Sec. 25. "Case management", for purposes of IC 12-10-1 and IC 12-10-10, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-10-10-1.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-6.1-2.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.40-1994, SEC.8; P.L.150-1995, SEC.2; P.L.143-2011, SEC.3; P.L.5-2015, SEC.34; P.L.86-2018, SEC.153.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 7. General Provisions and Definitions › Chapter 2. Definitions › 12-7-2-26. "Center"

Sec. 26. "Center", for purposes of IC 12-26, means a community mental health center.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-14-9.1-1(h).]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 7. General Provisions and Definitions › Chapter 2. Definitions › 12-7-2-26.1. "Center for Independent Living"

Sec. 26.1. "Center for independent living", for purposes of IC 12-12-8, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-12-8-1.
As added by P.L.151-1995, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.272-1999, SEC.12.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 7. General Provisions and Definitions › Chapter 2. Definitions › 12-7-2-26.3. "Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic"

Sec. 26.3. "Certified community behavioral health clinic", for purposes of IC 12-15-1.3-25, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-15-1.3-25.
As added by P.L.162-2023, SEC.3.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 7. General Provisions and Definitions › Chapter 2. Definitions › 12-7-2-26.5. "Chemical Test"

Sec. 26.5. "Chemical test", for purposes of IC 12-23-14, means an analysis of an individual's:
(1) blood;
(2) breath;
(3) hair;
(4) sweat;
(5) saliva;
(6) urine; or
(7) other bodily substance;
to determine the presence of alcohol or a controlled substance (as defined in IC 35-48-1-9).
As added by P.L.168-2002, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.108-2010, SEC.3.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 7. General Provisions and Definitions › Chapter 2. Definitions › 12-7-2-27. "Chief Magistrate"

Sec. 27. "Chief magistrate", for purposes of IC 12-28-3, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-28-3-3.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-13-9-2.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 7. General Provisions and Definitions › Chapter 2. Definitions › 12-7-2-28. "Child"

Sec. 28. "Child" means the following:
(1) For purposes of IC 12-17.2, an individual who is less than eighteen (18) years of age.
(2) For purposes of IC 12-26, the meaning set forth in IC 31-9-2-13(d).
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-14-9.1-11.5.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.20-1992, SEC.6 and P.L.81-1992, SEC.6; P.L.1-1993, SEC.70; P.L.1-1997, SEC.49; P.L.34-2001, SEC.1; P.L.70-2004, SEC.2; P.L.145-2006, SEC.37.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 7. General Provisions and Definitions › Chapter 2. Definitions › 12-7-2-28.2. "Child Care"

Sec. 28.2. "Child care", for purposes of IC 12-17.2, means a service that provides for the care, health, safety, and supervision of a child's social, emotional, and educational growth.
As added by P.L.20-1992, SEC.7 and P.L.81-1992, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.1-1993, SEC.71; P.L.145-2006, SEC.38.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 7. General Provisions and Definitions › Chapter 2. Definitions › 12-7-2-28.4. "Child Care Center"

Sec. 28.4. "Child care center", for purposes of IC 12-17.2, means a nonresidential building where at least one (1) child receives child care from a provider:
(1) while unattended by a parent, legal guardian, or custodian;
(2) for regular compensation; and
(3) for more than four (4) hours but less than twenty-four (24) hours in each of ten (10) consecutive days per year, excluding intervening Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
As added by P.L.20-1992, SEC.8; P.L.81-1992, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.1-1993, SEC.72; P.L.136-1993, SEC.1; P.L.1-1994, SEC.48; P.L.247-2001, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 7. General Provisions and Definitions › Chapter 2. Definitions › 12-7-2-28.6. "Child Care Home"

Sec. 28.6. (a) "Child care home", for purposes of IC 12-17.2, means a residential structure in which at least six (6) children (not including the children for whom the provider is a parent, stepparent, guardian, custodian, or other relative or any child who is at least fourteen (14) years of age and does not require child care) at any time receive child care from a provider:
(1) while unattended by a parent, legal guardian, or custodian;
(2) for regular compensation; and
(3) for more than four (4) hours but less than twenty-four (24) hours in each of ten (10) consecutive days per year, excluding intervening Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
(b) The term includes:
(1) a class I child care home; and
(2) a class II child care home.
As added by P.L.20-1992, SEC.9 and P.L.81-1992, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.1-1993, SEC.73; P.L.136-1993, SEC.2; P.L.124-2007, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 7. General Provisions and Definitions › Chapter 2. Definitions › 12-7-2-28.8. "Child Care Ministry"

Sec. 28.8. "Child care ministry", for purposes of IC 12-17.2, means child care operated by a church or religious ministry that is a religious organization exempt from federal income taxation under Section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code.
As added by P.L.20-1992, SEC.10 and P.L.81-1992, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.1-1993, SEC.74.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 7. General Provisions and Definitions › Chapter 2. Definitions › 12-7-2-28.9. "Child Care Program"

Sec. 28.9. "Child care program", for purposes of IC 12-17.2-3.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-17.2-3.5-1.2.
As added by P.L.18-2003, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 7. General Provisions and Definitions › Chapter 2. Definitions › 12-7-2-29. "Child Caring Institution"

Sec. 29. "Child caring institution", for purposes of section 82(3) of this chapter and IC 12-26, means an institution that:
(1) operates under a license issued under IC 31-27;
(2) provides for delivery of mental health services that are appropriate to the needs of the individual; and
(3) complies with the rules adopted under IC 4-22-2 by the department of child services.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citations: subdivision (1) formerly 12-3-2-4; subdivision (2) formerly 16-14-9.1-1(i)(1), (i)(2).]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.20-1992, SEC.11; P.L.81-1992, SEC.11; P.L.1-1993, SEC.75; P.L.61-1993, SEC.3; P.L.145-2006, SEC.39.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 7. General Provisions and Definitions › Chapter 2. Definitions › 12-7-2-30. "Child in Need of Services"

Sec. 30. "Child in need of services", for purposes of the following statutes, has the meaning set forth in IC 31-34-1-1 through IC 31-34-1-9:
(1) IC 12-13.
(2) IC 12-14.
(3) IC 12-15.
(4) IC 12-19.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-1-2(a).]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.1-1997, SEC.50; P.L.145-2006, SEC.40.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 7. General Provisions and Definitions › Chapter 2. Definitions › 12-7-2-31. Repealed

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-3-2-5.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.20-1992, SEC.12; P.L.81-1992, SEC.12; P.L.1-1993, SEC.76. Repealed by P.L.145-2006, SEC.376.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 7. General Provisions and Definitions › Chapter 2. Definitions › 12-7-2-32. "Child Welfare Services"

Sec. 32. "Child welfare services", for purposes of the following statutes, has the meaning set forth in IC 31-9-2-19.5:
(1) IC 12-13.
(2) IC 12-14.
(3) IC 12-15.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-1-1(l).]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.145-2006, SEC.41; P.L.146-2008, SEC.375.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 7. General Provisions and Definitions › Chapter 2. Definitions › 12-7-2-32.5. "Children's Hospital"

Sec. 32.5. "Children's hospital", for purposes of IC 12-15-15-1.2, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-15-15-1.2(a).
As added by P.L.132-2021, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.76-2023, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 7. General Provisions and Definitions › Chapter 2. Definitions › 12-7-2-33.3. "Chronic Pain"

Sec. 33.3. "Chronic pain" means pain that:
(1) persists beyond the usual course of an acute disease or healing of an injury; or
(2) may be associated with an acute or chronic pathologic process that causes continuous or intermittent pain for a period of months or years.
As added by P.L.149-2019, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 7. General Provisions and Definitions › Chapter 2. Definitions › 12-7-2-33.4. "Chronic Pain Management"

Sec. 33.4. "Chronic pain management", for purposes of IC 12-15-5, means evidence based health care products and services intended to relieve chronic pain that has lasted for at least three (3) months. The term includes:
(1) prescription drugs;
(2) physical therapy;
(3) occupational therapy;
(4) chiropractic care; and
(5) osteopathic manipulative treatment.
As added by P.L.149-2019, SEC.3.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 7. General Provisions and Definitions › Chapter 2. Definitions › 12-7-2-33.5. "Chronically Medically Dependent"

Sec. 33.5. "Chronically medically dependent" for purposes of IC 12-15-36, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-15-36-2.
As added by P.L.76-1992, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 7. General Provisions and Definitions › Chapter 2. Definitions › 12-7-2-33.6. "Coalition"

Sec. 33.6. (a) "Coalition", for purposes of IC 12-18-8, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-18-8-1.
(b) "Coalition", for purposes of IC 12-18-9, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-18-9-1.
As added by P.L.181-2003, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.258-2017, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 7. General Provisions and Definitions › Chapter 2. Definitions › 12-7-2-33.7. "Class I Child Care Home"

Sec. 33.7. (a) As used in this chapter, "class I child care home" means a child care home that serves any combination of full-time and part-time children, not to exceed at any one (1) time twelve (12) children plus three (3) children who are enrolled in at least full-day kindergarten.
(b) A child:
(1) for whom a provider of care in the child care home is a parent, stepparent, guardian, custodian, or other relative and who is at least seven (7) years of age; or
(2) who is at least fourteen (14) years of age and does not require child care;
shall not be counted in determining whether the child care home is within the limit set forth in subsection (a).
As added by P.L.136-1993, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.106-1996, SEC.1; P.L.247-2001, SEC.5; P.L.124-2007, SEC.2; P.L.197-2011, SEC.38; P.L.74-2022, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 7. General Provisions and Definitions › Chapter 2. Definitions › 12-7-2-33.8. "Class Ii Child Care Home"

Sec. 33.8. (a) As used in this chapter, "class II child care home" means a child care home that serves more than twelve (12) children but not more than any combination of sixteen (16) full-time and part-time children at any one (1) time.
(b) A child:
(1) for whom a provider of care in the child care home is a parent, stepparent, guardian, custodian, or other relative and who is at least seven (7) years of age; or
(2) who is at least fourteen (14) years of age and does not require child care;
shall not be counted in determining whether the child care home is within the limit set forth in subsection (a).
As added by P.L.136-1993, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.124-2007, SEC.3.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 7. General Provisions and Definitions › Chapter 2. Definitions › 12-7-2-33.9. "Clean Claim"

Sec. 33.9. (a) "Clean claim", for purposes of IC 12-15-13, except for IC 12-15-13-1 and IC 12-15-13-1.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-15-13-0.5.
(b) "Clean claim", for purposes of IC 12-15-13-1 and IC 12-15-13-1.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-15-13-0.6.
As added by P.L.107-1996, SEC.1 and P.L.257-1996, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 7. General Provisions and Definitions › Chapter 2. Definitions › 12-7-2-34. "Commission"

Sec. 34. "Commission" means the following:
(1) For purposes of IC 12-10-2, the meaning set forth in IC 12-10-2-1.
(2) For purposes of IC 12-12-2, the meaning set forth in IC 12-12-2-1.
(3) For purposes of IC 12-13-14, the meaning set forth in IC 12-13-14-1.
(4) For purposes of IC 12-15-30.5, the meaning set forth in IC 12-15-30.5-2.
(5) For purposes of IC 12-21-7.1, the meaning set forth in IC 12-21-7.1-1.
(6) For purposes of IC 12-28-1, the meaning set forth in IC 12-28-1-3.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citations: subdivision (1) formerly 12-6-1-2; subdivision (2) formerly 4-28-4-2; subdivision (3) New; subdivision (4) New; subdivision (5) formerly 4-28-9-1; subdivision (6) formerly 16-13-19-2.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.42-1995, SEC.4; P.L.2-1997, SEC.29; P.L.12-2006, SEC.1; P.L.181-2006, SEC.50; P.L.1-2007, SEC.105; P.L.6-2012, SEC.80; P.L.53-2014, SEC.96; P.L.85-2017, SEC.44; P.L.116-2019, SEC.2; P.L.75-2020, SEC.1; P.L.162-2023, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 7. General Provisions and Definitions › Chapter 2. Definitions › 12-7-2-34.2. "Commissioner"

Sec. 34.2. "Commissioner", for purposes of IC 12-12-8, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-12-8-1.5.
As added by P.L.217-2005, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 7. General Provisions and Definitions › Chapter 2. Definitions › 12-7-2-35. "Committee"

Sec. 35. "Committee", for purposes of IC 12-15-33, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-15-33-1.
[1992 Revision Citation: subdivision (1) New; Pre-1992 Revision Citation: subdivision (2) formerly 12-1-6.1-1(c).]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.2-1995, SEC.44; P.L.42-1995, SEC.5; P.L.107-2005, SEC.1; P.L.1-2007, SEC.106; P.L.229-2011, SEC.105; P.L.205-2013, SEC.172; P.L.2-2014, SEC.56; P.L.53-2014, SEC.97; P.L.87-2016, SEC.2; P.L.85-2017, SEC.45; P.L.184-2017, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 7. General Provisions and Definitions › Chapter 2. Definitions › 12-7-2-36. "Community Action Agency"

Sec. 36. "Community action agency", for purposes of IC 12-14-23, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-14-23-2.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-21-2.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 7. General Provisions and Definitions › Chapter 2. Definitions › 12-7-2-37. "Community and Home Care Services"

Sec. 37. "Community and home care services", for purposes of IC 12-10-10, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-10-10-2.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-6.1-3.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 7. General Provisions and Definitions › Chapter 2. Definitions › 12-7-2-38. "Community Mental Health Center"

Sec. 38. "Community mental health center" means a program of services that meets the following conditions:
(1) Is approved by the division of mental health and addiction.
(2) Is organized for the purpose of providing multiple services for persons with mental illness or a chronic addictive disorder.
(3) Is operated by one (1) of the following or any combination of the following:
(A) A city, a town, a county, or another political subdivision of Indiana.
(B) An agency of the state.
(C) An agency of the United States.
(D) A political subdivision of another state.
(E) A hospital owned or operated by a unit of government described in clauses (A) through (D).
(F) A building authority organized for the purpose of constructing facilities to be leased to units of government.
(G) A corporation incorporated under IC 23-7-1.1 (before its repeal August 1, 1991) or IC 23-17.
(H) A nonprofit corporation incorporated in another state.
(I) A university or college.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-16-1-1.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.23-1993, SEC.35; P.L.40-1994, SEC.9; P.L.215-2001, SEC.24.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 7. General Provisions and Definitions › Chapter 2. Definitions › 12-7-2-39. "Community Intellectual Disability and Other Developmental Disabilities Centers"

Sec. 39. "Community intellectual disability and other developmental disabilities centers", for purposes of IC 12-29 (except as provided in IC 12-29-3-6), means a program of services that meets the following conditions:
(1) Is approved by the division of disability and rehabilitative services.
(2) Is organized for the purpose of providing multiple services for persons with developmental disabilities.
(3) Is operated by one (1) of the following or any combination of the following:
(A) A city, a town, a county, or another political subdivision of Indiana.
(B) An agency of the state.
(C) An agency of the United States.
(D) A political subdivision of another state.
(E) A hospital owned or operated by a unit of government described in clauses (A) through (D).
(F) A building authority organized for the purpose of constructing facilities to be leased to units of government.
(G) A corporation incorporated under IC 23-7-1.1 (before its repeal August 1, 1991) or IC 23-17.
(H) A nonprofit corporation incorporated in another state.
(I) A university or college.
(4) Is accredited for the services provided by one (1) of the following organizations:
(A) The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), or its successor.
(B) The Council on Quality and Leadership in Supports for People with Disabilities, or its successor.
(C) The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), or its successor.
(D) The National Commission on Quality Assurance, or its successor.
(E) An independent national accreditation organization approved by the secretary.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citations: 4-28-10-27(a); 16-16-1-1; 16-16-2-1.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.23-1993, SEC.36; P.L.4-1993, SEC.19; P.L.5-1993, SEC.32; P.L.1-1994, SEC.49; P.L.24-1997, SEC.7; P.L.64-2002, SEC.2; P.L.141-2006, SEC.15; P.L.117-2015, SEC.10.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 7. General Provisions and Definitions › Chapter 2. Definitions › 12-7-2-40. "Community Based Residential Program"

Sec. 40. "Community based residential program", for purposes of IC 12-22-2, refers to the programs described in IC 12-22-2-3.5.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-13-22-1.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.272-1999, SEC.13; P.L.143-2011, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 7. General Provisions and Definitions › Chapter 2. Definitions › 12-7-2-40.2. "Community Spouse"

Sec. 40.2. "Community spouse", for purposes of IC 12-15-2, means an individual who:
(1) is the spouse of an individual who resides in a nursing facility or another medical institution; and
(2) does not reside in a nursing facility or another medical institution.
As added by P.L.246-2005, SEC.98.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 7. General Provisions and Definitions › Chapter 2. Definitions › 12-7-2-40.5. "Compendia"

Sec. 40.5. "Compendia", for purposes of IC 12-15-35 and IC 12-15-35.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-15-35-3.
As added by P.L.75-1992, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.107-2002, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 7. General Provisions and Definitions › Chapter 2. Definitions › 12-7-2-40.6. "Continuum of Care"

Sec. 40.6. (a) "Continuum of care" means a range of services:
(1) defined by the division in rules adopted under IC 4-22-2 to provide a comprehensive continuum of care by a community mental health center or other provider; and
(2) based on recovery focused models of care and that are intended to meet the individual treatment needs of the behavioral health consumer.
(b) The continuum of care may include the following services:
(1) Wellness programs.
(2) Engagement services.
(3) Outpatient and inpatient services.
(4) Rehabilitative and habilitative services.
(5) Residential care and supported housing.
(6) Acute intensive services.
All services must support prevention and treatment of mental health and addiction for all populations.
As added by P.L.40-1994, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.143-2011, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 7. General Provisions and Definitions › Chapter 2. Definitions › 12-7-2-40.7. "Consumer Control"

Sec. 40.7. "Consumer control", for purposes of IC 12-12-8, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-12-8-2.
As added by P.L.151-1995, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.272-1999, SEC.14.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 7. General Provisions and Definitions › Chapter 2. Definitions › 12-7-2-41. "Contracting County"

Sec. 41. "Contracting county", for purposes of IC 12-30-7, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-30-7-2.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-4-6-9.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 7. General Provisions and Definitions › Chapter 2. Definitions › 12-7-2-41.2. "Contracting State"

Sec. 41.2. "Contracting state", for purposes of IC 12-11-14, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-11-14-4.
As added by P.L.85-2017, SEC.46.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 7. General Provisions and Definitions › Chapter 2. Definitions › 12-7-2-42. "Contribution"

Sec. 42. "Contribution", for purposes of IC 12-17-12, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-17-12-2.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-3-29-3.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 7. General Provisions and Definitions › Chapter 2. Definitions › 12-7-2-43. "Control Board"

Sec. 43. "Control board", for purposes of IC 12-20-25, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-20-25-2.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-2-14-24.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 7. General Provisions and Definitions › Chapter 2. Definitions › 12-7-2-43.5. "Cooperate"

Sec. 43.5. (a) "Cooperate", for purposes of IC 12-14-2-24, IC 12-14-7-2, and IC 12-14-7-3, includes, with regard to nonparent custodians or guardians, the following:
(1) To appear at appointments, in person or by telephone, with a prosecuting attorney related to:
(A) establishing:
(i) paternity; or
(ii) an order for child support; or
(B) enforcing an order for child support.
(2) To return telephone calls and respond to correspondence when requested by a prosecuting attorney.
(3) To supply information, to the extent known by the nonparent custodian or guardian, for a prosecuting attorney to proceed with appropriate actions to:
(A) establish paternity of a dependent child;
(B) locate parents; or
(C) establish a child support order with respect to a child.
(4) To appear at hearings regarding:
(A) establishment of paternity of a child or a child support order; or
(B) enforcement of a child support order;
if attendance is necessary as determined by the prosecuting attorney.
(b) Information under subsection (a)(3) includes:
(1) identification of potential fathers of a dependent child, if known and paternity has not been established; and
(2) the following information, if known, regarding any parent or potential parent of a dependent child:
(A) The full legal name and nicknames.
(B) The Social Security number.
(C) The current or last known address and phone number.
(D) The current or last known employer, including the name and address of the employer.
(E) If a student, the current or last known school.
(F) The criminal record, including where and when the parent or potential parent was incarcerated.
(G) The date of birth or age.
(H) The race.
(I) Any known group or organizational affiliations.
(J) The names and addresses of close friends or relatives.
(K) Any other information that the prosecuting attorney requests to help locate or identify a parent of a dependent child.
(L) A recent photograph.
As added by P.L.80-2010, SEC.15.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 7. General Provisions and Definitions › Chapter 2. Definitions › 12-7-2-44. "Council"

Sec. 44. "Council" means the following:
(1) For purposes of IC 12-9-4, the meaning set forth in IC 12-9-4-1.
(2) For purposes of IC 12-12-8, the meaning set forth in IC 12-12-8-2.5.
(3) For purposes of IC 12-13-4, the meaning set forth in IC 12-13-4-1.
(4) For purposes of IC 12-12.7-2, the meaning set forth in IC 12-12.7-2-2.
(5) For purposes of IC 12-21-4, the meaning set forth in IC 12-21-4-1.
[1992 Revision Citations: subdivision (1) New; subdivision (2) New; Pre-1992 Revision Citation: subdivision (3) formerly 12-3-30-3; subdivision (4) formerly 12-3-25-3(a); subdivision (5) formerly 12-3-26-1; subdivision (6) New; subdivision (7) New; subdivision (8) formerly 4-28-21-1 part.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.21-1992, SEC.4; P.L.40-1994, SEC.11; P.L.91-1996, SEC.2; P.L.287-2001, SEC.3; P.L.217-2005, SEC.2; P.L.93-2006, SEC.4; P.L.130-2009, SEC.15; P.L.197-2011, SEC.39; P.L.229-2011, SEC.106; P.L.6-2012, SEC.81.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 7. General Provisions and Definitions › Chapter 2. Definitions › 12-7-2-44.5. "Counseling"

Sec. 44.5. "Counseling", for purposes of IC 12-15-35, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-15-35-4.
As added by P.L.75-1992, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 7. General Provisions and Definitions › Chapter 2. Definitions › 12-7-2-44.6. "Countable Asset"

Sec. 44.6. "Countable asset" means the following:
(1) For purposes of IC 12-10-10, property that is included in determining assets in the same manner as determining an individual's eligibility for the Medicaid aged and disabled waiver.
(2) For purposes of IC 12-20, noncash property that is not necessary for the health, safety, or decent living standard of a household that:
(A) is owned wholly or in part by the applicant or a member of the applicant's household;
(B) the applicant or the household member has the legal right to sell or liquidate; and
(C) includes:
(i) real property other than property that is used for the production of income or that is the primary residence of the household;
(ii) savings and checking accounts, certificates of deposit, bonds, stocks, and other intangibles that have a net cash value; and
(iii) boats, other vehicles, or any other personal property used solely for recreational or entertainment purposes.
As added by P.L.51-1996, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.145-2014, SEC.2; P.L.87-2017, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 7. General Provisions and Definitions › Chapter 2. Definitions › 12-7-2-44.7. "Countable Income"

Sec. 44.7. "Countable income", for purposes of IC 12-20, means a monetary amount either paid to an applicant or a member of an applicant's household not more than thirty (30) days before the date of application for township assistance, or accrued and legally available for withdrawal by an applicant or a member of an applicant's household at the time of application or not more than thirty (30) days after the date of application for township assistance. The term includes the following:
(1) Gross wages before mandatory deductions.
(2) Social Security benefits, including Supplemental Security Income.
(3) Aid to Families with Dependent Children.
(4) Unemployment compensation.
(5) Worker's compensation (except compensation that is restricted for the payment of medical expenses).
(6) Vacation pay.
(7) Sick benefits.
(8) Strike benefits.
(9) Private or public pensions.
(10) Taxable income from self-employment.
(11) Bartered goods and services provided by another individual for the payment of nonessential needs on behalf of an applicant or an applicant's household if monetary compensation or the provision of basic necessities would have been reasonably available from that individual.
(12) Child support.
(13) Gifts of cash, goods, or services.
(14) Other sources of revenue or services that the township trustee may reasonably determine to be countable income.
As added by P.L.51-1996, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.73-2005, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 7. General Provisions and Definitions › Chapter 2. Definitions › 12-7-2-44.9. "Countable Resources"

Sec. 44.9. "Countable resources", for purposes of IC 12-15-41, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-15-41-2.
As added by P.L.287-2001, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 7. General Provisions and Definitions › Chapter 2. Definitions › 12-7-2-45. "County Office"

Sec. 45. "County office" refers to a county office of the division of family resources.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-1-1(d).]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.20; P.L.5-1993, SEC.33; P.L.146-2008, SEC.376; P.L.44-2009, SEC.9.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 7. General Provisions and Definitions › Chapter 2. Definitions › 12-7-2-46. "County Director"

Sec. 46. "County director" refers to a director of a county office of the division of family resources.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-1-1(e).]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.21; P.L.5-1993, SEC.34; P.L.145-2006, SEC.42; P.L.146-2008, SEC.377; P.L.44-2009, SEC.10.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 7. General Provisions and Definitions › Chapter 2. Definitions › 12-7-2-46.2. "County Home"

Sec. 46.2. "County home", for purposes of IC 12-20, means a residential facility owned, staffed, maintained, and operated by a county government for eligible county residents who are able to perform activities of daily living with little or no assistance, including the following activities:
(1) Bathing.
(2) Dressing.
(3) Grooming.
(4) Walking.
(5) Using the toilet.
(6) Eating.
As added by P.L.51-1996, SEC.5.