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2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 13. Division of Family Resources › Chapter 7. Administration of Money › 12-13-7-4. Acceptance by State of Federal Law Concerning Needy and Disabled Persons and General Public and Child Welfare

Sec. 4. (a) The state accepts the provisions and benefits of the federal Social Security Act, the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964, and any related federal law concerning needy and persons with disabilities and general public and child welfare.
(b) A law described under subsection (a) shall be construed to secure to the state and local units of government maximum participation in the benefits of the laws.
(c) If required by law, a proportionate share of refunds, recoveries, or repayments of assistance or administration costs shall be repaid to a federal agency on the basis of federal participation in the costs.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-2-13.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.23-1993, SEC.53.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 13. Division of Family Resources › Chapter 7. Administration of Money › 12-13-7-5. Cooperation With Federal Government in Administration of Certain Provisions of Federal Social Security Act

Sec. 5. (a) The division is designated as the state agency to cooperate with the federal government in the administration of the following provisions of the federal Social Security Act:
(1) 42 U.S.C. 301 through 42 U.S.C. 306.
(2) 42 U.S.C. 601 through 42 U.S.C. 606.
(3) 42 U.S.C. 711 through 42 U.S.C. 713.
(4) 42 U.S.C. 1201 through 42 U.S.C. 1206.
(b) The division shall cooperate with the appropriate departments of the federal government and with all other departments of state and local governments in the:
(1) enforcement and administration of;
(2) amendments to; and
(3) regulations issued under;
the provision described in subsection (a).
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-2-17.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.7-2015, SEC.32.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 13. Division of Family Resources › Chapter 7. Administration of Money › 12-13-7-6. Rules

Sec. 6. The secretary shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 necessary to administer and supervise SNAP.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citations: subsections (a), (b), (c) formerly 12-1-2-3.4 part; subsection (d) formerly 12-1-2-3.3 part.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.210-2015, SEC.35; P.L.35-2016, SEC.32.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 13. Division of Family Resources › Chapter 7. Administration of Money › 12-13-7-7. Money Received by State Under Federal Social Security Act; Treasurer as Custodian

Sec. 7. The treasurer of state is the custodian of money received by the state from an appropriation made by the United States Congress for the purpose of cooperating with the states in the enforcement and administration of the federal Social Security Act.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-2-15 part.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.7.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 13. Division of Family Resources › Chapter 7. Administration of Money › 12-13-7-8. Reception and Payment of Money

Sec. 8. (a) The treasurer of state may receive money:
(1) received from a source other than the federal Social Security Act;
(2) not received from taxes levied in the county; and
(3) that under IC 12-13 through IC 12-19 the division and county offices are authorized to collect, receive, and administer.
(b) The treasurer of state may pay the money received under subsection (a) into the proper fund or the proper account of the state general fund, provide for the proper custody of the money, and make disbursements upon the order of the division and upon warrant of the auditor of state.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-2-15 part.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.55; P.L.5-1993, SEC.68.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 13. Division of Family Resources › Chapter 7. Administration of Money › 12-13-7-9. Payment and Deposit of Money

Sec. 9. (a) Money:
(1) received from the federal government by the treasurer of state to defray the expenses and pay the claims and obligations incurred in the administration of the federal Social Security Act;
(2) received from any other source; and
(3) that under IC 12-13 through IC 12-19 the division and county offices may collect, receive, and administer;
shall be paid into the respective funds or respective accounts of the state general fund.
(b) Money received under subsection (a) for the following population groups shall be deposited as follows:
(1) Old age assistance shall be paid into the old age assistance account.
(2) Services for dependent children shall be paid into the aid to dependent children account.
(3) Assistance to the needy blind shall be paid into the needy blind account.
(4) Assistance to the needy permanently and totally disabled persons shall be paid into the needy disabled person account.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-2-16.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.56; P.L.5-1993, SEC.69; P.L.128-2012, SEC.6.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 13. Division of Family Resources › Chapter 7. Administration of Money › 12-13-7-10. Repealed

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-2-4.1.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.57; P.L.5-1993, SEC.70. Repealed by P.L.273-1999, SEC.124.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 13. Division of Family Resources › Chapter 7. Administration of Money › 12-13-7-12. Disclosure of Financial Transactions Necessary to Administer Ic 12-13 Through Ic 12-19; Approval

Sec. 12. (a) The division shall do the following:
(1) Prepare and submit to the state board of accounts for approval forms and records for assistance, receipts, disbursements, advancements, transfers, and other financial transactions necessary to administer IC 12-13 through IC 12-19.
(2) Disclose financial transactions connected with subdivision (1).
(b) Upon the approval and adoption by the state board of accounts, the division shall prescribe the forms, records, and method of accounting for all counties.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-12-2.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.234-2005, SEC.26; P.L.128-2012, SEC.7.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 13. Division of Family Resources › Chapter 7. Administration of Money › 12-13-7-13. Repealed

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-2-14.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.58; P.L.5-1993, SEC.71. Repealed by P.L.273-1999, SEC.124.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 13. Division of Family Resources › Chapter 7. Administration of Money › 12-13-7-14. Repealed

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-2-4.2.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.59; P.L.5-1993, SEC.72. Repealed by P.L.273-1999, SEC.124.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 13. Division of Family Resources › Chapter 7. Administration of Money › 12-13-7-15. Repealed

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-2-4.3.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.60; P.L.5-1993, SEC.73. Repealed by P.L.273-1999, SEC.124.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 13. Division of Family Resources › Chapter 7. Administration of Money › 12-13-7-16. Repealed

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-2-4.4.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.61; P.L.5-1993, SEC.74. Repealed by P.L.273-1999, SEC.124.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 13. Division of Family Resources › Chapter 7. Administration of Money › 12-13-7-17. Repealed

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-12-11.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.36-1994, SEC.14; P.L.12-1996, SEC.11; P.L.273-1999, SEC.61. Repealed by P.L.146-2008, SEC.808.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 13. Division of Family Resources › Chapter 7. Administration of Money › 12-13-7-18. Budget

Sec. 18. The director of the division shall prepare a biennial budget of money necessary to be appropriated by the general assembly for the division for the purposes of IC 12-13 through IC 12-19. The budget must include an estimate of all federal money that may be allotted to the state by the federal government for the purposes of the division. The budget shall be submitted to and filed with the budget director.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-2-5.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.234-2005, SEC.27.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 13. Division of Family Resources › Chapter 7. Administration of Money › 12-13-7-19. State or Federal Higher Education Award Paid Directly to Institution as Income Affecting Eligibility for Assistance

Sec. 19. Except as provided by federal law, if an individual receives a state or federal higher education award that is paid directly to an approved postsecondary educational institution for that individual's benefit:
(1) the individual is not required to report the award as income or as a resource of the individual when applying for assistance administered under this chapter; and
(2) the award may not be considered as income or a resource of the individual in determining initial or continuing eligibility for assistance administered under this article.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-2-19.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.2-2007, SEC.157.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 13. Division of Family Resources › Chapter 8. Repealed

[Pre-1992 Revision Citations:
12-13-8-1formerly 12-1-12-12.512-13-8-2formerly 12-1-12-12.5(a)12-13-8-3formerly 12-1-12-12.5(b)12-13-8-4formerly 12-1-12-12.5(c)12-13-8-5formerly 12-1-12-12.5(d)12-13-8-6formerly 12-1-12-12.5(e)12-13-8-7formerly 12-1-12-12.5(f)12-13-8-8formerly 12-1-12-12.5(g).]
Repealed by P.L.146-2008, SEC.806.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 13. Division of Family Resources › Chapter 9. Repealed

[Pre-1992 Revision Citations:
12-13-9-1formerly 12-1-12-12.5(h) part12-13-9-2formerly 12-1-12-12.5(h) part12-13-9-3formerly 12-1-12-12.5(h) part12-13-9-4formerly 12-1-12-12.5(i).]
Repealed by P.L.146-2008, SEC.806.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 13. Division of Family Resources › Chapter 10. Repealed

[Pre-1992 Revision Citations:
12-13-10-1formerly 12-3-24-2 part12-13-10-2formerly 12-3-24-312-13-10-3formerly 12-3-24-412-13-10-4formerly 12-3-24-512-13-10-5formerly 12-3-24-612-13-10-6formerly 12-3-24-712-13-10-7formerly 12-3-24-812-13-10-8formerly 12-3-24-912-13-10-9formerly 12-3-24-10.]
Repealed by P.L.128-2012, SEC.8.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 13. Division of Family Resources › Chapter 14. Electronic Benefits Transfer › 12-13-14-1. Definitions

Sec. 1. (a) As used in this chapter, "automated teller machine" means an electronic hardware device owned or operated by or on behalf of a financial institution or retailer that is capable of dispensing currency and responding to balance inquiries through the use of a magnetic stripe card issued by or on behalf of the division for distribution of assistance through an EBT system as described in this chapter.
(b) As used in this chapter, "commission" refers to the electronic benefits transfer commission established by this chapter.
(c) As used in this chapter, "Department" refers to the United States Department of Health and Human Services.
(d) As used in this chapter, "EBT program" means an electronic benefits transfer program.
(e) As used in this chapter, "financial institution" means a bank, trust company, savings institution, credit union, or any other organization:
(1) whose principal business activity is providing banking or financial services to the public; and
(2) that is organized, supervised, and authorized to do business in Indiana under IC 28 or Title 12 of the United States Code.
(f) As used in this chapter, "food retailer" means a retailer that:
(1) sells food items to consumers; and
(2) has been authorized under 7 CFR 278 to participate in SNAP.
(g) As used in this chapter, "person" includes any individual or entity described in IC 6-2.5-1-3.
(h) As used in this chapter, "point of sale terminal" means an electronic hardware device that is:
(1) used at a retailer's place of business where consumers pay for goods or services; and
(2) capable of:
(A) initiating a request for authorization of a purchase of tangible personal property;
(B) disbursing currency from an account;
(C) initiating a balance inquiry for an account; or
(D) distributing assistance through an EBT system as described in this chapter.
(i) As used in this chapter, "primary business" means more than fifty percent (50%) of the gross retail income (as defined in IC 6-2.5-1-5) attributable to the location or premises where the business is located.
(j) As used in this chapter, "retailer" means a person that, in the ordinary course of business:
(1) sells or transfers tangible personal property; or
(2) provides or performs services for compensation;
to consumers.
(k) As used in this chapter, "Secretary" refers to the Secretary of the United States Department of Agriculture.
As added by P.L.15-1996, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.257-1997(ss), SEC.10; P.L.210-2015, SEC.36.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 13. Division of Family Resources › Chapter 14. Electronic Benefits Transfer › 12-13-14-2. Powers of Division for Administration of Snap and Ebt Program

Sec. 2. The division may do the following:
(1) Under:
(A) 7 U.S.C. 2016(I); and
(B) 7 CFR 272, 274, 276, 277, and 278;
make an application for approval from the Secretary for implementation by the division of an EBT program in Indiana for SNAP assistance.
(2) If required at any time by federal law or regulation, make an application for approval from the Department for implementation by the division of an EBT program in Indiana for assistance under the Title IV-A assistance program as provided in 42 U.S.C. 601 et seq.
(3) After receiving approval from the Secretary and, if required, the Department, implement a fully functional and operating EBT program under this chapter to provide an alternative method of delivering:
(A) SNAP assistance; and
(B) assistance under the Title IV-A assistance program in Indiana.
(4) Contract with vendors for supplies and services to implement an EBT program according to IC 5-22-17.
(5) Adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement the EBT program.
As added by P.L.15-1996, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.257-1997(ss), SEC.11; P.L.49-1997, SEC.44; P.L.2-1998, SEC.37; P.L.210-2015, SEC.37.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 13. Division of Family Resources › Chapter 14. Electronic Benefits Transfer › 12-13-14-3. Electronic Benefits Transfer Commission; Members; Terms; Vacancies; Chairperson; No Reimbursement for Expenses

Sec. 3. (a) The electronic benefits transfer commission is established.
(b) The commission consists of eight (8) members appointed by the secretary of family and social services as follows:
(1) Two (2) employees of the office of the secretary of family and social services.
(2) Two (2) members of the Indiana Grocers and Convenience Store Association, nominated by the chief executive officer of the Indiana Grocers and Convenience Store Association for consideration by the secretary of family and social services.
(3) Two (2) members of the Indiana Bankers Association, nominated by the chief executive officer of the Indiana Bankers Association for consideration by the office of the secretary of family and social services.
(4) Two (2) persons representing recipients of SNAP benefits or TANF benefits. One (1) person shall be nominated by the Indiana Food and Nutrition Network, and one (1) person shall be nominated by the Indiana Coalition for Human Services for consideration by the secretary of family and social services.
(c) The terms of office shall be for three (3) years. The members serve at the will of the secretary of family and social services. A vacancy on the commission shall be filled by the secretary of family and social services in the same manner the original appointment was made.
(d) The secretary of family and social services shall appoint the initial chairperson from among the members of the commission. The commission shall meet on the call of the chairperson. When the chairperson's term expires, the commission shall elect a new chairperson from among the membership of the commission.
(e) The division shall provide staff needed for the commission to operate under this chapter.
(f) The commission members are not eligible for per diem reimbursement or reimbursement for expenses incurred for travel to and from commission meetings.
As added by P.L.15-1996, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.1-2009, SEC.101; P.L.210-2015, SEC.38.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 13. Division of Family Resources › Chapter 14. Electronic Benefits Transfer › 12-13-14-4. Recommendations of Commission to Division on Implementation of Statewide Ebt Program

Sec. 4. The commission shall make recommendations to the division and advise the division on the following issues:
(1) Implementing a fully functional and operating EBT program statewide.
(2) How Indiana's EBT program implemented under this chapter can be administered in accordance with:
(A) federal requirements under 7 U.S.C. 2016(i); and
(B) federal regulations under 7 CFR 272, 274, 276, 277, and 278.
(3) Whether to implement the National Automated Clearing House Association guidelines to the extent that the guidelines are not inconsistent with federal law.
(4) Whether to implement the federal electronic funds transfer rules.
(5) Whether the division should seek a waiver from the Secretary that would allow retailers to identify check-out lanes that are equipped to handle EBT transactions.
(6) Providing retailer and recipient training.
(7) Creating an EBT program in Indiana that is compatible with EBT programs in other states to the extent possible.
(8) Rules necessary to provide adequate financial safeguards and other protections for recipients.
(9) Any other issues concerning the establishment and operation of an EBT program.
As added by P.L.15-1996, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.257-1997(ss), SEC.12.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 13. Division of Family Resources › Chapter 14. Electronic Benefits Transfer › 12-13-14-4.5. Distribution of Cash Assistance Through Automated Teller Machines or Point of Sale Terminals; Exclusions; Disabled Access in Prohibited Locations; Penalties; Rules

Sec. 4.5. (a) Except as provided in this section, the division may distribute cash assistance benefits to a person who is eligible for assistance under the Title IV-A assistance program though an automated teller machine or a point of sale terminal that is connected to the EBT system.
(b) The following establishments shall post a sign next to each automated teller machine or point of sale terminal located on the premises informing a potential user that the automated teller machine or point of sale terminal may not be used to receive cash assistance benefits under the Title IV-A assistance program:
(1) A horse racing establishment:
(A) where the pari-mutuel system of wagering is authorized; and
(B) for which a permit is required under IC 4-31-5.
(2) A satellite facility:
(A) where wagering on horse racing is conducted; and
(B) for which a license is required under IC 4-31-5.5.
(3) An allowable event required to be licensed by the Indiana gaming commission under IC 4-32.3.
(4) A riverboat or other facility required to be licensed by the Indiana gaming commission under IC 4-33.
(5) A store or other establishment:
(A) where the primary business is the sale of firearms (as defined in IC 35-47-1-5); and
(B) that sells handguns for which a license to sell handguns is required under IC 35-47-2.
(6) A store or other establishment where the primary business is the sale of alcoholic beverages for which a permit is required under IC 7.1-3.
(7) An adult entertainment establishment.
(c) An:
(1) establishment that does not post the sign required under subsection (b); or
(2) individual who attempts to use an automated teller machine or point of sale terminal with a sign posted as required under subsection (b) to access cash assistance benefits under the Title IV-A assistance program in violation of subsection (b);
commits a Class C misdemeanor.
(d) The owner, vendor, or third party processor of an automated teller machine or point of sale terminal shall disable or have disabled access to electronic cash assistance benefits in a location described in subsection (b) unless the location has been approved by the federal Food and Nutrition Services. The division shall provide assistance to an owner, vendor, or third party processor under this subsection. A person that violates this subsection commits a Class B infraction.
(e) The division shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to carry out this section.
As added by P.L.257-1997(ss), SEC.13. Amended by P.L.91-2006, SEC.10; P.L.3-2012, SEC.2; P.L.197-2013, SEC.6; P.L.58-2019, SEC.27.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 13. Division of Family Resources › Chapter 14. Electronic Benefits Transfer › 12-13-14-7. Retailer Liability for Fraudulent Ebt Transaction

Sec. 7. A retailer participating in the EBT program may not be held liable for a loss incurred due to a fraudulent EBT transaction provided the retailer did not participate in the fraud.
As added by P.L.15-1996, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 13. Division of Family Resources › Chapter 14. Electronic Benefits Transfer › 12-13-14-8. Payment to Retailer by Contractor; Penalty Payments; System Failure

Sec. 8. (a) An approved transaction must be paid to the retailer not later than the end of the second business day in which a financial institution is open for business to the public following the approval of the transaction.
(b) Failure by the contractor to pay the retailer in accordance with subsection (a) will result in penalty payments being paid by the contractor to the retailer.
(c) If there is a system failure, off-line transactions will be authorized and guaranteed up to an amount to be determined by the division. The retailer must comply with the division's rules for off-line transactions.
As added by P.L.15-1996, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 13. Division of Family Resources › Chapter 14. Electronic Benefits Transfer › 12-13-14-9. Retailer and Recipient Training; Credit

Sec. 9. The division shall provide retailer and recipient training statewide. A retailer who uses its own equipment for training shall receive a training credit to offset the retailer's cost.
As added by P.L.15-1996, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 13. Division of Family Resources › Chapter 14. Electronic Benefits Transfer › 12-13-14-10. Retailer Not Considered Contractor

Sec. 10. A retailer participating in the EBT program in Indiana may not be considered as a contractor for supplying services or supplies in connection with Indiana's EBT program.
As added by P.L.15-1996, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 13. Division of Family Resources › Chapter 14. Electronic Benefits Transfer › 12-13-14-11. Required Components of Ebt Program

Sec. 11. The Indiana EBT program must be designed:
(1) for recipient portability; and
(2) to ensure compatibility with other states;
to the extent possible.
As added by P.L.15-1996, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 13. Division of Family Resources › Chapter 14. Electronic Benefits Transfer › 12-13-14-12. Retailer Fees for Processing Transactions; Review of Fees

Sec. 12. The division shall negotiate a fee structure with the Indiana Grocers and Convenience Store Association for retailers in exchange for processing the division’s EBT transactions. Retailer agreements entered into between the state and retailers shall consider appropriate fees that are consistent with existing market practices, and consider costs incurred by the participating retailers for capital expenditures and ongoing operating expenditures. The division shall review and adjust the fee if necessary or appropriate.
As added by P.L.15-1996, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.257-1997(ss), SEC.14.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 13. Division of Family Resources › Chapter 14. Electronic Benefits Transfer › 12-13-14-13. Farmers' Market Point of Sale Terminals

Sec. 13. The division shall implement a program that provides a farmers' market administrator or a retailer who sells food at a farmers' market with a wired or wireless point of sale terminal that is connected to the EBT system.
As added by P.L.96-2009, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.13-2013, SEC.45.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 13. Division of Family Resources › Chapter 14. Electronic Benefits Transfer › 12-13-14-14. Investigation of Fraud by State Excise Police

Sec. 14. The state excise police may investigate allegations of fraud within the EBT program, including investigations of the following persons:
(1) Applicants.
(2) Recipients.
(3) Retailers that participate in the EBT program.
(4) Individuals who sell or purchase access to cash assistance benefits in violation of any federal or state law or regulation.
As added by P.L.197-2013, SEC.7.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 13. Division of Family Resources › Chapter 14. Electronic Benefits Transfer › 12-13-14-15. Replacement of Ebt Cards; Procedure

Sec. 15. (a) As used in this section, "EBT card" has the meaning set forth in 470 IAC 6-0.5-1.
(b) The replacement process established under this section applies until federal rules are adopted establishing a replacement EBT card process that supersedes or nullifies the process established by the division.
(c) The division shall establish a process for a recipient to follow in order to receive a replacement EBT card. The process must include contact with the division for replacement if the individual requesting replacement of the EBT card has previously requested a replacement EBT card at least four (4) times in the preceding twelve (12) month period.
(d) The division may hold replacement of an EBT card if the recipient seeking replacement of the EBT card does not follow the procedure established by the division under subsection (b).
As added by P.L.197-2013, SEC.8.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 13. Division of Family Resources › Chapter 15.2. Dental Care Information for Indiana Children › 12-13-15.2-1. Providing Lists of Dentists

Sec. 1. The division of family resources shall provide to the following entities in the county a list of dentists practicing in the county who provide dental services under the Medicaid program (IC 12-15) or the children's health insurance program (IC 12-17.6):
(1) Head Start programs (42 U.S.C. 9831 et seq.).
(2) Women, infants, and children nutrition programs (as defined in IC 16-35-1.5-5).
(3) Maternal and child health clinics (as defined in IC 16-46-5-5).
(4) The local health department.
(5) School nurses appointed under IC 20-34-3-6.
(6) Child care centers licensed under IC 12-17.2-4.
(7) The township trustees.
As added by P.L.169-2001, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.1-2005, SEC.129; P.L.128-2012, SEC.9.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 13. Division of Family Resources › Chapter 15.2. Dental Care Information for Indiana Children › 12-13-15.2-2. Collaboration in Establishing Programs

Sec. 2. The division shall collaborate with the office of Medicaid policy and planning established by IC 12-8-6.5-1 and the Indiana department of health established by IC 16-19-1-1 to establish programs that facilitate children's access to oral health services.
As added by P.L.169-2001, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.160-2012, SEC.35; P.L.56-2023, SEC.99.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 13. Division of Family Resources › Chapter 16. Telephone 211 Dialing Code Services for Accessing Human Services Information › 12-13-16-1. "211"

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "211" means the abbreviated dialing code designated by the Federal Communications Commission for telephone service providing access to human services information and referrals.
As added by P.L.73-2020, SEC.7.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 13. Division of Family Resources › Chapter 16. Telephone 211 Dialing Code Services for Accessing Human Services Information › 12-13-16-2. "211 Services"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "211 services" means information and referral services provided through the use of 211 and intended to promote and provide access to human services.
As added by P.L.73-2020, SEC.7.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 13. Division of Family Resources › Chapter 16. Telephone 211 Dialing Code Services for Accessing Human Services Information › 12-13-16-3. "Advisory Committee"

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "advisory committee" refers to the 211 advisory committee established by section 9 of this chapter.
As added by P.L.73-2020, SEC.7.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 13. Division of Family Resources › Chapter 16. Telephone 211 Dialing Code Services for Accessing Human Services Information › 12-13-16-4. "Fund"

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "fund" refers to the 211 services fund established by section 8 of this chapter.
As added by P.L.73-2020, SEC.7.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 13. Division of Family Resources › Chapter 16. Telephone 211 Dialing Code Services for Accessing Human Services Information › 12-13-16-5. "Human Services"

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "human services" means services provided by government or nonprofit organizations to ensure the health and well-being of Indiana citizens. The term includes, but is not limited to, services designed to do any of the following:
(1) Provide relief or assistance after a natural or nonnatural disaster.
(2) Assist parents with stress issues.
(3) Assist persons in efforts to address and reduce instances of emotional and physical abuse, including domestic violence and sexual assault.
(4) Assist persons in efforts to reduce the rate of infant mortality.
(5) Direct persons to services providing assistance to veterans, senior citizens, and vulnerable children.
(6) Assist persons with respect to public health issues, including:
(A) health epidemics;
(B) mental, physical, and behavioral health services, including services for drug addiction and abuse;
(C) prescription assistance services; and
(D) medical transportation options.
(7) Provide information on food programs and available nutrition education.
(8) Provide information on programs that assist with safe and affordable housing, including assistance with utility services.
(9) Assist persons in identifying occupational and vocational training and programs.
(10) Provide information on reentry programs for persons leaving correctional facilities, alcohol and drug treatment facilities, or mental health facilities.
As added by P.L.73-2020, SEC.7.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 13. Division of Family Resources › Chapter 16. Telephone 211 Dialing Code Services for Accessing Human Services Information › 12-13-16-6. "Person"

Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "person" means an individual, a firm, a partnership, a corporation, or a limited liability company.
As added by P.L.73-2020, SEC.7.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 13. Division of Family Resources › Chapter 16. Telephone 211 Dialing Code Services for Accessing Human Services Information › 12-13-16-7. Purpose of 211 Services

Sec. 7. It is the policy of the state that 211 services should, in an orderly and efficient manner:
(1) provide access to human services; and
(2) collect needed information about human services and the delivery of human services in Indiana.
As added by P.L.73-2020, SEC.7.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 13. Division of Family Resources › Chapter 16. Telephone 211 Dialing Code Services for Accessing Human Services Information › 12-13-16-8. 211 Services Fund; Establishment; Administration by Secretary; Annual Plan for Expenditures; Permissible Expenditures

Sec. 8. (a) The 211 services fund is established to make 211 services available throughout Indiana. The fund shall be administered by the office of the secretary.
(b) The fund consists of the following:
(1) All money appropriated to the fund by the general assembly.
(2) Funds received from the federal government for the support of 211 services in Indiana.
(3) Investment earnings, including interest, on money in the fund.
(4) Money from any other source, including gifts and grants.
(c) The office of the secretary, after consulting with the committee, shall annually prepare a plan for the expenditure of the money in the fund. The plan must include a strategy or plan to provide information concerning, and referrals for, human services in accordance with section 7 of this chapter.
(d) Money in the fund may be spent for the following purposes:
(1) The creation of a structure for a statewide 211 resources data base.
(2) The development and implementation of a statewide 211 resources data base described in subdivision (1). Permissible expenditures under this subdivision include expenditures for planning, training, accreditation, and system evaluation.
(3) Collecting, organizing, and maintaining information from state agencies, departments, and programs that provide human services, for access by a provider of 211 services.
(4) Providing grants for any of the following purposes to a provider of 211 services:
(A) The design, development, and implementation of 211 services in the provider's 211 service area. Funds provided under this clause may be used for planning, public awareness, training, accreditation, and evaluation.
(B) The provision of 211 services on an ongoing basis after the design, development, and implementation of 211 services in the provider's service area.
(C) The provision of 211 services on a twenty-four (24) hour per day, seven (7) day per week basis.
(e) The expenses of administering the fund shall be paid from money in the fund.
(f) The treasurer of state shall invest the money in the fund not currently needed to meet the obligations of the fund in the same manner as other public money may be invested.
(g) Money in the fund at the end of a state fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund.
As added by P.L.73-2020, SEC.7.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 13. Division of Family Resources › Chapter 16. Telephone 211 Dialing Code Services for Accessing Human Services Information › 12-13-16-9. 211 Advisory Committee; Establishment; Membership; Administration by Secretary; per Diem

Sec. 9. (a) The 211 advisory committee is established. The advisory committee includes the following members appointed by the governor or the governor's designee:
(1) Two (2) members, each of whom represents a different Indiana United Way entity.
(2) Two (2) members, each of whom represents a different local service agency that receives referrals from 211.
(3) Seven (7) members representing the types of human services provided under this chapter.
(4) One (1) individual representing the Indiana Association of Rehabilitation Facilities.
(b) The initial members of the advisory committee serve the following terms:
(1) Three (3) members serve a term of one (1) year.
(2) Five (5) members serve a term of two (2) years.
(3) Five (5) members serve a term of four (4) years.
Members appointed to the advisory committee thereafter serve terms of four (4) years.
(c) The governor or the governor's designee shall appoint the chairperson of the advisory committee.
(d) The advisory committee shall do the following:
(1) Provide input and consultation regarding implementation and administration of 211 services by the office of the secretary to ensure compliance with any requirements or obligations under this chapter.
(2) Advise the office of the secretary and make recommendations concerning the use of and goals for 211 services.
(e) The office of the secretary shall staff the advisory committee. The expenses of the advisory committee shall be paid by the office of the secretary.
(f) Each member of the advisory committee who is not a state employee is entitled to the minimum salary per diem provided by IC 4-10-11-2.1(b). The member is also entitled to reimbursement for traveling expenses as provided under IC 4-13-1-4 and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's duties as provided in the state policies and procedures established by the Indiana department of administration and approved by the budget agency.
(g) Each member of the advisory committee who is a state employee is entitled to reimbursement for traveling expenses as provided under IC 4-13-1-4 and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's duties as provided in the state policies and procedures established by the Indiana department of administration and approved by the budget agency.
As added by P.L.73-2020, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.114-2022, SEC.20; P.L.241-2023, SEC.8.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 13. Division of Family Resources › Chapter 16. Telephone 211 Dialing Code Services for Accessing Human Services Information › 12-13-16-10. 211 Services Data

Sec. 10. Beginning July 1, 2021, the office of the secretary shall:
(1) compile data regarding 211 services, including:
(A) community needs, including utility, housing, and food assistance;
(B) the number of referrals to community resources;
(C) the number of individuals seeking assistance in each county; and
(D) all community resource providers, including township trustees; and
(2) enter into data sharing agreements with entities approved by the office of the secretary that allow the approved entities to access data compiled under this section in a manner that is consistent with state and federal privacy laws.
As added by P.L.73-2020, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.162-2021, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 13. Division of Family Resources › Chapter 16. Telephone 211 Dialing Code Services for Accessing Human Services Information › 12-13-16-11. 211 Services Data Retention

Sec. 11. The office of the secretary shall obtain and maintain accreditation for 211 operations in accordance with the standards of the Alliance of Information and Referral Systems or an equivalent national accreditation organization for information and referral services.
As added by P.L.73-2020, SEC.7.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 13. Division of Family Resources › Chapter 16. Telephone 211 Dialing Code Services for Accessing Human Services Information › 12-13-16-12. Annual Report

Sec. 12. (a) The office of the secretary shall submit to the general assembly an annual report regarding 211 operations. The report must include information regarding all services provided through 211 and a description of changes in the information as compared to the year preceding the year for which the report is issued.
(b) The office of the secretary shall submit the report under subsection (a):
(1) not later than June 1 of each year; and
(2) in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6.
As added by P.L.73-2020, SEC.7.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 13. Division of Family Resources › Chapter 16. Telephone 211 Dialing Code Services for Accessing Human Services Information › 12-13-16-13. Rulemaking Authority

Sec. 13. (a) The office of the secretary may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 necessary to implement this chapter.
(b) The office of the secretary may adopt emergency rules under IC 4-22-2-37.1 to implement this chapter on an emergency basis.
(c) An emergency rule or an amendment to an emergency rule adopted under this section expires not later than one (1) year after the rule is accepted for filing under IC 4-22-2-37.1(e).
As added by P.L.73-2020, SEC.7.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 14. Family Assistance Services › Chapter 1. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families; Eligibility and Application for Assistance › 12-14-1-0.5. "Tanf Assistance Group"

Sec. 0.5. As used in this chapter, "TANF assistance group" means persons whose income, resources, or needs are considered in determining one (1) or both of the following:
(1) The eligibility of the persons for assistance under TANF.
(2) The amount of TANF assistance for which the persons are eligible.
As added by P.L.83-2022, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 14. Family Assistance Services › Chapter 1. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families; Eligibility and Application for Assistance › 12-14-1-1. Eligibility

Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2024. See also following version of this section, effective 7-1-2024.
Sec. 1. (a) Assistance under TANF shall be given to a dependent child who otherwise qualifies for assistance if the child is living in a family home of a person who is:
(1) at least eighteen (18) years of age; and
(2) the child's relative, including:
(A) the child's mother, father, stepmother, stepfather, grandmother, or grandfather; or
(B) a relative not listed in clause (A) who has custody of the child.
(b) A TANF assistance group that has qualified for and is receiving assistance under TANF does not cease to qualify for assistance under TANF due solely to an increase in the value of the resources of the TANF assistance group so long as the resources of the TANF assistance group are valued at not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000).
(c) A parent or relative and a dependent child of the parent or relative are not eligible for TANF assistance when the physical custody of the dependent child was obtained for the purpose of establishing TANF eligibility.
(d) Except as provided in IC 12-14-28-3.3, a person convicted of a felony under IC 35-43-5 relating to public relief or assistance fraud or IC 35-48-4 is not eligible to receive assistance under TANF for ten (10) years after the conviction.
(e) The assistance paid to a dependent child under this section may not be affected by the conviction of a parent or an essential person of the dependent child under subsection (d).
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-7-1 part.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.46-1995, SEC.9; P.L.161-2007, SEC.12; P.L.174-2021, SEC.8; P.L.83-2022, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 14. Family Assistance Services › Chapter 1. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families; Eligibility and Application for Assistance › 12-14-1-1-b. Eligibility

Note: This version of section effective 7-1-2024. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 7-1-2024.
Sec. 1. (a) Assistance under TANF shall be given to a dependent child who otherwise qualifies for assistance if the child is living in a family home of a person who meets the income requirements set forth in section 1.7 of this chapter and is:
(1) at least eighteen (18) years of age; and
(2) the child's relative, including:
(A) the child's mother, father, stepmother, stepfather, grandmother, or grandfather; or
(B) a relative not listed in clause (A) who has custody of the child.
(b) A TANF assistance group that has qualified for and is receiving assistance under TANF does not cease to qualify for assistance under TANF due solely to an increase in the value of the resources of the TANF assistance group so long as the resources of the TANF assistance group are valued at not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000).
(c) A parent or relative and a dependent child of the parent or relative are not eligible for TANF assistance when the physical custody of the dependent child was obtained for the purpose of establishing TANF eligibility.
(d) Except as provided in IC 12-14-28-3.3, a person convicted of a felony under IC 35-43-5 relating to public relief or assistance fraud or IC 35-48-4 is not eligible to receive assistance under TANF for ten (10) years after the conviction.
(e) The assistance paid to a dependent child under this section may not be affected by the conviction of a parent or an essential person of the dependent child under subsection (d).
(f) Assistance under TANF shall be given to a woman who:
(1) is pregnant at the time an application for assistance is filed; and
(2) meets the income requirements set forth in section 1.7 of this chapter.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-7-1 part.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.46-1995, SEC.9; P.L.161-2007, SEC.12; P.L.174-2021, SEC.8; P.L.83-2022, SEC.2; P.L.103-2023, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 14. Family Assistance Services › Chapter 1. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families; Eligibility and Application for Assistance › 12-14-1-1.2. Income From Paid Internship, Work Based Learning Course, or Paid Postsecondary Work Experience Excluded

Sec. 1.2. (a) Except as otherwise provided by federal law, income that an individual earns for:
(1) employment in a paid internship;
(2) employment in a work based learning course (as defined in IC 20-43-8-0.7); or
(3) paid postsecondary work experience that allows the individual to apply for a related apprenticeship (as defined by IC 20-43-8-0.3);
may not be considered as a resource, asset, or income in determining an applicant's or recipient's eligibility for assistance under TANF.
(b) The division shall apply for any plan amendment, waiver, or any other federal approval necessary to implement this section. Upon approval, the division shall implement this section not later than thirty (30) days from receipt of the federal approval.
As added by P.L.14-2020, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 14. Family Assistance Services › Chapter 1. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families; Eligibility and Application for Assistance › 12-14-1-1.3. 529 Education Savings Plan

Sec. 1.3. Except as otherwise provided under federal law, the money in an account (as defined in IC 21-9-2-2) of an education savings program (as defined in IC 21-9-2-11) may not be considered as a resource or asset in determining an applicant's or recipient's eligibility for assistance under TANF.
As added by P.L.70-2017, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 14. Family Assistance Services › Chapter 1. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families; Eligibility and Application for Assistance › 12-14-1-1.4. Exclusion of Temporary Census Job Income

Sec. 1.4. (a) Except as otherwise provided by federal law, income that an individual earns employed at a temporary job as a census worker may not be considered as a resource, asset, or income in determining an applicant's or recipient's eligibility for assistance under TANF.
(b) The division shall request any amendment or waiver necessary from the federal government to implement this section.
As added by P.L.14-2020, SEC.2.