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2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 14. Family Assistance Services › Chapter 15. Supplemental Assistance for Persons With Disabilities › 12-14-15-1. Assistance to Qualified Individuals

Sec. 1. Assistance shall be given to a needy individual with a disability who meets the following qualifications:
(1) Has a pending application on file with the federal Social Security Administration for assistance under Public Law 92-603, supplemental security income (SSI), or is receiving assistance. However, a person whose application for assistance under Public Law 92-603 has been denied but who meets all other requirements of this chapter is eligible for supplemental assistance.
(2) Has one (1) of the following:
(A) A physical or mental impairment, disease, or loss that is verifiable by a physician licensed under IC 25-22.5, that appears reasonably certain to result in death or to last for a continuous period of at least twelve (12) months without significant improvement, and that substantially impairs the individual's ability to perform labor or services or to engage in a useful occupation.
(B) A mental impairment, disease, or loss that is:
(i) diagnosed by a physician licensed under IC 25-22.5 or a health services provider in psychology licensed under IC 25-33-1; and
(ii) verifiable by a physician licensed under IC 25-22.5 or a psychologist licensed under IC 25-33;
that appears reasonably certain to last for a continuous period of at least twelve (12) months without significant improvement, and that substantially impairs the individual's ability to perform labor or services or to engage in a useful occupation. Employment in a sheltered workshop or under an approved vocational rehabilitation plan is not considered a useful occupation for the purposes of this chapter. The determination of medical disability under this subdivision shall be made without reference to the individual's ability to pay for treatment.
(3) Does not have a parent, spouse, or other legally responsible relative able to support the individual.
(4) Is at least eighteen (18) years of age.
(5) Is residing and intends to remain in Indiana in a bona fide living arrangement.
(6) Has insufficient income or other resources to provide a reasonable subsistence according to the standards established by the division.
(7) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, is not an inmate of or being maintained by a municipal, state, or national institution while receiving assistance.
(8) Has not, at any time within five (5) years immediately before the date of the filing of an application for assistance under this chapter, made an assignment or transfer of property for the purpose of making or that will make the individual eligible for assistance under this chapter, except as otherwise provided in this chapter.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-7.1-1 part.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.152-1995, SEC.4; P.L.67-2000, SEC.1; P.L.218-2003, SEC.1; P.L.99-2007, SEC.90.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 14. Family Assistance Services › Chapter 15. Supplemental Assistance for Persons With Disabilities › 12-14-15-2. Inmates; Commencement of Assistance

Sec. 2. An inmate may apply for assistance under this chapter. However, if assistance is granted, the assistance may not begin until the individual is no longer an inmate.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-7.1-1(g).]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 14. Family Assistance Services › Chapter 16. Supplemental Assistance; Liens › 12-14-16-1. Application of Chapter

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to an individual who receives any of the following:
(1) Supplemental assistance to the aged.
(2) Supplemental assistance to the blind.
(3) Supplemental assistance for persons with disabilities.
[1992 Revision Citation: New.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 14. Family Assistance Services › Chapter 16. Supplemental Assistance; Liens › 12-14-16-2. Certificate Filed With County Recorder; Notice of Lien

Sec. 2. A certificate filed with the county recorder is notice of a lien against the recipient and the recipient's estate for any amount recoverable under this article.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citations: 12-1-5-8(a) part; 12-1-7.1-10 part; 12-1-6-18(d) part.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 14. Family Assistance Services › Chapter 16. Supplemental Assistance; Liens › 12-14-16-3. Property Subject to Lien; Duration; Priority

Sec. 3. A lien under section 2 of this chapter:
(1) is a specific lien in favor of the division and the county office against the real property of the recipient;
(2) continues from the date of the filing of the notice until the lien is satisfied; and
(3) takes priority over any other lien subsequently acquired.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citations: 12-1-5-8(a) part; 12-1-7.1-10 part; 12-1-6-18(d) part.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.91; P.L.5-1993, SEC.104.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 14. Family Assistance Services › Chapter 16. Supplemental Assistance; Liens › 12-14-16-4. Certificate Not Recorded at Length

Sec. 4. A certificate may not be recorded at length.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citations: 12-1-5-8(a) part; 12-1-7.1-10 part; 12-1-6-18(d) part.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 14. Family Assistance Services › Chapter 16. Supplemental Assistance; Liens › 12-14-16-5. Persons Notified by Filing

Sec. 5. The filing of a certificate constitutes notice to any person of the rights of the state and county.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citations: 12-1-5-8(a) part; 12-1-7.1-10 part; 12-1-6-18(d) part.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 14. Family Assistance Services › Chapter 16. Supplemental Assistance; Liens › 12-14-16-6. Abstract of Certificates; Separate Book

Sec. 6. The county recorder shall keep a separate book where an abstract of all certificates must be entered.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citations: 12-1-5-8(a) part; 12-1-7.1-10 part; 12-1-6-18(d) part.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 14. Family Assistance Services › Chapter 16. Supplemental Assistance; Liens › 12-14-16-7. Abstract Book; Operation as Lien; Property Subject; Subsequently Acquired Property

Sec. 7. The book required by section 6 of this chapter is intended to operate as a lien upon the real or personal property of the recipient, whether then owned or subsequently acquired.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citations: 12-1-5-8(a) part; 12-1-7.1-10 part; 12-1-6-18(d) part.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 14. Family Assistance Services › Chapter 16. Supplemental Assistance; Liens › 12-14-16-8. Abstract Book; Entries

Sec. 8. The book must indicate the following:
(1) The time of filing.
(2) The name of the recipient.
(3) The date of the certificate.
(4) Remarks.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citations: 12-1-5-8(a) part; 12-1-7.1-10 part; 12-1-6-18(d) part.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 14. Family Assistance Services › Chapter 16. Supplemental Assistance; Liens › 12-14-16-9. Abstract Book; Purposes for Which Used

Sec. 9. The book may be used only for purposes connected with administration programs listed in section 1 of this chapter.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citations: 12-1-5-8(a) part,12-1-7.1-10 part; 12-1-6-18(d) part.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 14. Family Assistance Services › Chapter 16. Supplemental Assistance; Liens › 12-14-16-10. Filing or Entry Fees; Notation of Filing Entered Upon Notice From Division or County Department

Sec. 10. A fee may not be charged for the filing of a certificate or the entry of the abstract. Upon written notice from the division or county office, the recorder shall enter a proper notation of the filing.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citations: 12-1-5-8(a) part; 12-1-7.1-10 part; 12-1-6-18(d) part.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.92; P.L.5-1993, SEC.105.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 14. Family Assistance Services › Chapter 16. Supplemental Assistance; Liens › 12-14-16-11. Lien Foreclosure Proceedings

Sec. 11. The division and county office may bring a proceeding in foreclosure on the lien or to make arbitration of the amount due on the lien if the action protects a public interest. However, with respect to supplemental assistance to the aged, a foreclosure may not be commenced against the homestead of the recipient while occupied by the recipient or the recipient's spouse, except in case of fraud.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citations: 12-1-5-8(b) part; 12-1-7.1-10 part; 12-1-6-18(d) part.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.93; P.L.5-1993, SEC.106.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 14. Family Assistance Services › Chapter 16. Supplemental Assistance; Liens › 12-14-16-12. Asserting Lien Against Other Claimants or Lien Holders

Sec. 12. The division and county office may at any time assert the lien against other claimants or lien holders in protection of the homestead or other real property of the recipient.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citations: 12-1-5-8(b) part; 12-1-7.1-10 part; 12-1-6-18(d) part.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.94; P.L.5-1993, SEC.107.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 14. Family Assistance Services › Chapter 17. Supplemental Assistance; Funeral and Cemetery Expenses › 12-14-17-0.1. Application of Certain Amendments to Chapter

Sec. 0.1. The amendments made to sections 4 and 5 of this chapter by P.L.118-1997 do not apply to an individual whose death occurs before July 1, 1997.
As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.261.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 14. Family Assistance Services › Chapter 17. Supplemental Assistance; Funeral and Cemetery Expenses › 12-14-17-1. Application of Chapter

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to the following individuals:
(1) An individual who receives supplemental assistance to the aged.
(2) An individual who receives supplemental assistance to the blind.
(3) An individual who receives supplemental assistance for persons with disabilities.
(4) An individual who has a disability, is aged, or is blind who, at the time of death, was certified to receive medical assistance under Medicaid.
[1992 Revision Citation: New.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.1-1994, SEC.58; P.L.99-2007, SEC.91.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 14. Family Assistance Services › Chapter 17. Supplemental Assistance; Funeral and Cemetery Expenses › 12-14-17-2. Application of Section; Funeral Expenses Payment; Preferred Claim

Sec. 2. (a) This section applies upon the death of either of the following:
(1) A recipient who is receiving supplemental assistance.
(2) An individual who had a disability, was aged, or was blind who, at the time of death, was certified as eligible to receive medical assistance under Medicaid.
(b) Except as provided in subsection (c), the division shall pay one thousand two hundred dollars ($1,200) for the funeral director's expenses of the decedent if the following conditions exist:
(1) The estate of the deceased is insufficient to pay the funeral director's expenses.
(2) The individual legally responsible for the burial of the deceased is unable to pay the funeral director's expenses.
(c) If the division determines that the estate of the deceased is sufficient to pay all or part of the funeral director's expenses, the division:
(1) shall pay one thousand two hundred dollars ($1,200) for expenses that the funeral director has incurred; and
(2) may recover the amount paid by the division under this section as a preferred claim from the estate of the deceased.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citations: 12-1-5-11 part; 12-1-6-11 part; 12-1-7.1-13 part.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.1-1994, SEC.59; P.L.273-1999, SEC.87; P.L.9-2006, SEC.1; P.L.99-2007, SEC.92; P.L.205-2013, SEC.186.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 14. Family Assistance Services › Chapter 17. Supplemental Assistance; Funeral and Cemetery Expenses › 12-14-17-3. Cemetery Expenses Payment; Preferred Claim

Sec. 3. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), in addition to money paid by the division under section 2 of this chapter and even if the deceased or person legally responsible for the deceased possesses a burial lot, the division shall pay eight hundred dollars ($800) for the cemetery's expenses for the deceased to cover the following:
(1) The provision of burial rights if necessary.
(2) The opening and closing of a burial plot and provision of an outer container.
(3) The service required by the cemetery authorities.
(b) If the division determines that the estate of the deceased is sufficient to pay all or part of the cemetery's expenses, the division:
(1) shall pay eight hundred dollars ($800) for expenses that the cemetery has incurred; and
(2) may recover the amount paid by the division under this section as a preferred claim from the estate of the deceased.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citations: 12-1-5-11 part; 12-1-6-11 part; 12-1-7.1-13 part.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.273-1999, SEC.88; P.L.9-2006, SEC.2; P.L.205-2013, SEC.187.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 14. Family Assistance Services › Chapter 17. Supplemental Assistance; Funeral and Cemetery Expenses › 12-14-17-3.5. Superior Claim

Sec. 3.5. Except for a claim for the costs and expenses of administration, a claim filed under sections 2(c) and 3(b) of this chapter is a superior claim.
As added by P.L.9-2006, SEC.3.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 14. Family Assistance Services › Chapter 17. Supplemental Assistance; Funeral and Cemetery Expenses › 12-14-17-4. Funeral Expenses Payment; Contributions Excluded in Determining Amount

Sec. 4. The division:
(1) may not consider a combined total of two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) that is contributed by:
(A) friends;
(B) relatives; and
(C) the resources of the deceased; and
(2) may consider any amount that exceeds two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) contributed by:
(A) friends;
(B) relatives; and
(C) the resources of the deceased;
when determining the amount to be paid to the funeral director for expenses under this chapter. However, the resources of the deceased may not be used if the deceased has prepaid funeral expenses that were excluded as a resource for Medicaid eligibility under IC 12-15-2. The division shall raise the dollar amounts in subdivisions (1) and (2) by one hundred dollars ($100) each year for three (3) years beginning on July 1, 2024.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citations: 12-1-5-11 part; 12-1-6-11 part; 12-1-7.1-13 part.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.118-1997, SEC.3; P.L.9-2006, SEC.4; P.L.47-2023, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 14. Family Assistance Services › Chapter 17. Supplemental Assistance; Funeral and Cemetery Expenses › 12-14-17-5. Cemetery Expenses Payment; Contributions Excluded in Determining Amount

Sec. 5. The division:
(1) may not consider a combined total of one thousand dollars ($1,000) that is contributed by:
(A) friends;
(B) relatives; and
(C) the resources of the deceased; and
(2) may consider any amount that exceeds one thousand dollars ($1,000) contributed by:
(A) friends;
(B) relatives; and
(C) the resources of the deceased;
when determining the amount to be paid to the cemetery for expenses under this chapter. However, the resources of the deceased may not be used if the deceased has prepaid funeral expenses that were excluded as a resource for Medicaid eligibility under IC 12-15-2. The division shall raise the dollar amounts in subdivisions (1) and (2) by one hundred dollars ($100) each year for three (3) years beginning on July 1, 2024.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citations: 12-1-5-11 part; 12-1-6-11 part; 12-1-7.1-13 part.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.118-1997, SEC.4; P.L.9-2006, SEC.5; P.L.47-2023, SEC.2.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 14. Family Assistance Services › Chapter 17. Supplemental Assistance; Funeral and Cemetery Expenses › 12-14-17-6. Claims for Expenses

Sec. 6. (a) The funeral director and the cemetery representative shall file a sworn claim with the county office indicating expenses incurred due to the death of a recipient.
(b) With respect to supplemental assistance to the blind and persons with disabilities, a sworn claim must be verified and forwarded to the division for payment.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citations: 12-1-5-11 part; 12-1-6-11 part; 12-1-7.1-13 part.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.95; P.L.5-1993, SEC.108.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 14. Family Assistance Services › Chapter 18. Supplemental Assistance; Excess Property or Income › 12-14-18-1. Application of Chapter

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to an individual who receives any of the following:
(1) Supplemental assistance to the aged.
(2) Supplemental assistance to the blind.
(3) Supplemental assistance for persons with disabilities.
[1992 Revision Citation: New.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 14. Family Assistance Services › Chapter 18. Supplemental Assistance; Excess Property or Income › 12-14-18-1.5. "Eligible Individual" Defined

Sec. 1.5. As used in this chapter, "eligible individual" means:
(1) a person who was systematically persecuted for racial or religious reasons by Nazi Germany or any other Axis regime; or
(2) an heir of a person described in subdivision (1).
As added by P.L.128-1999, SEC.15.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 14. Family Assistance Services › Chapter 18. Supplemental Assistance; Excess Property or Income › 12-14-18-1.7. "Holocaust Victim's Settlement Payment" Defined

Sec. 1.7. As used in this chapter, "Holocaust victim's settlement payment" means a payment received:
(1) as a result of the settlement of the action entitled "In re Holocaust Victims' Asset Litigation", (E.D. NY) C.A. No. 96-4849;
(2) under the German Act Regulating Unresolved Property Claims;
(3) under any other foreign law providing payments for Holocaust claims; or
(4) as a result of the settlement of any other Holocaust claim, including:
(A) insurance claims;
(B) claims relating to looted art;
(C) claims relating to looted financial assets; or
(D) claims relating to slave labor wages.
As added by P.L.128-1999, SEC.16.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 14. Family Assistance Services › Chapter 18. Supplemental Assistance; Excess Property or Income › 12-14-18-2. Cancellation or Alteration of Amount of Assistance

Sec. 2. (a) If while receiving supplemental assistance a recipient obtains property or income in excess of the amount stated in the application, the recipient shall notify the division or county office, if the recipient receives supplemental assistance to the aged, immediately of the receipt or possession of the property or income.
(b) The division may, after investigation, cancel or alter the amount of the assistance in accordance with the circumstances.
(c) Excess supplemental assistance paid is recoverable by the county as a debt due to the state.
(d) However, an eligible individual is not required to notify the division or county office of a Holocaust victim's settlement payment received by the individual. The division may not alter the amount of supplemental assistance paid to the individual after the individual's receipt of the payment.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citations: 12-1-5-16(a); 12-1-6-18(a) part; 12-1-7.1-16(a).]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.96; P.L.5-1993, SEC.109; P.L.128-1999, SEC.17.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 14. Family Assistance Services › Chapter 18. Supplemental Assistance; Excess Property or Income › 12-14-18-3. Fraudulently Obtained Supplemental Assistance; Recovery; Penalty; Preferred Claim Against Estate; Right of Action Against Recipient

Sec. 3. If:
(1) the division determines that a recipient possessed income or property in excess of the amount reported; and
(2) it is shown that supplemental assistance was obtained fraudulently;
the total amount of the supplemental assistance plus a penalty of twenty percent (20%) may be recovered by the division as a preferred claim from the estate of the recipient or in an action brought against the recipient while living.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citations: 12-1-5-16(b) part; 12-1-6-18(b) part; 12-1-7.1-16(b).]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 14. Family Assistance Services › Chapter 18. Supplemental Assistance; Excess Property or Income › 12-14-18-4. Fraudulently Obtained Supplemental Assistance; Superiority of Claim Against Recipient's Estate

Sec. 4. A claim filed under section 3 of this chapter is a superior claim, except for claims for the following:
(1) Expenses of administration.
(2) Expenses of burial and last sickness.
(3) Taxes accrued at the time of the decedent's death.
(4) Debts secured at the time of the decedent's death.
(5) Debts secured by liens created before assistance was granted.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citations: 12-1-5-16(b) part; 12-1-6-18(b) part; 12-1-7.1-16(b) part.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 14. Family Assistance Services › Chapter 19. Valuation of Certain Resources for Supplemental Assistance › 12-14-19-1. Exclusions for Irrevocable Trusts, Prepaid Funeral Agreements, and Life Insurance Policies

Sec. 1. If an applicant for or recipient of assistance under Title XVI of the federal Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1381 et seq.):
(1) establishes one (1) irrevocable trust that has a value not greater than one thousand dollars ($1,000) exclusive of interest and is established for the sole purpose of providing money for the burial of the applicant or recipient;
(2) enters into an irrevocable prepaid funeral agreement that has a value not greater than one thousand dollars ($1,000);
(3) owns a life insurance policy with a face value not greater than one thousand dollars ($1,000) and with respect to which provision is made to pay not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) toward the applicant's or recipient's funeral expenses; or
(4) receives a Holocaust victim's settlement payment;
the value of the trust, prepaid funeral agreement, life insurance policy, or Holocaust victim's settlement payment may not be considered as a resource in determining the applicant's or recipient's eligibility for the assistance.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-7.2-2(a).]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.128-1999, SEC.18.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 14. Family Assistance Services › Chapter 19. Valuation of Certain Resources for Supplemental Assistance › 12-14-19-2. Resources Used in Determining Eligibility for Assistance

Sec. 2. (a) If:
(1) an applicant for or recipient of assistance under Title XVI of the federal Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1381 et seq.) owns resources described in section 1(1), 1(2), or 1(3) of this chapter; and
(2) the total face value of the resources exceeds one thousand dollars ($1,000);
the value of the resources greater than one thousand dollars ($1,000) may be considered as a resource in determining the applicant's or recipient's eligibility for the assistance.
(b) However, a Holocaust victim's settlement payment received by an eligible individual may not be considered as a resource in determining the applicant's or recipient's eligibility for the assistance under this section.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-7.2-2(b).]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.128-1999, SEC.19.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 14. Family Assistance Services › Chapter 20. Voluntary Contributions for Public Assistance Recipients › 12-14-20-1. Acceptance by Division; Deposit in State Welfare Fund

Sec. 1. (a) The division may accept voluntary contributions from a person desiring to contribute to the support of a parent or other person who receives public assistance.
(b) The division shall deposit contributions made under this section in the state welfare fund.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-23.5-1.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 14. Family Assistance Services › Chapter 20. Voluntary Contributions for Public Assistance Recipients › 12-14-20-2. Issuance of Receipt; Form

Sec. 2. The division shall issue to each person who makes a contribution under section 1 of this chapter a receipt for the contribution on a form approved by the state board of accounts.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citations: 12-1-7-61(a) part; 12-1-23.5-2.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 14. Family Assistance Services › Chapter 21. Recovery From the Estate of a Recipient of Aged Assistance › 12-14-21-0.1. Application of Certain Amendments to Chapter

Sec. 0.1. The amendments made to section 3 of this chapter by P.L.118-1997 do not apply to an individual whose death occurs before July 1, 1997.
As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.262.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 14. Family Assistance Services › Chapter 21. Recovery From the Estate of a Recipient of Aged Assistance › 12-14-21-1. Filing of Claims

Sec. 1. Upon the death of an individual who is a recipient of aged assistance under this article, the county office shall file a claim against the individual's estate for recovery of all assistance paid to or on behalf of the individual by a county or state on or after May 1, 1947.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-19-1(a) part.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.97; P.L.5-1993, SEC.110.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 14. Family Assistance Services › Chapter 21. Recovery From the Estate of a Recipient of Aged Assistance › 12-14-21-2. Claims on Behalf of Assistance Providers

Sec. 2. A claim filed under this chapter is on behalf of the division and a county office that has paid assistance to the recipient.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-19-1(a) part.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.98; P.L.5-1993, SEC.111.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 14. Family Assistance Services › Chapter 21. Recovery From the Estate of a Recipient of Aged Assistance › 12-14-21-3. Priority

Sec. 3. Notwithstanding any other law, a claim filed for recovery of aged assistance has priority in order of payment from the estate over all other claims, except the following:
(1) Prior recorded encumbrances.
(2) Taxes.
(3) Reasonable costs of administration.
(4) Funeral expenses in an amount not to exceed five hundred fifty dollars ($550). However, this amount is zero (0) if the decedent has prepaid funeral expenses that were excluded as a resource for Medicaid eligibility under IC 12-15-2.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-19-1(b).]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.118-1997, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 14. Family Assistance Services › Chapter 21. Recovery From the Estate of a Recipient of Aged Assistance › 12-14-21-4. Real Property Occupied by Surviving Spouse

Sec. 4. (a) If the real property of a deceased recipient is occupied by a surviving spouse, the division may not assert the division's lien or claim during the lifetime of the surviving spouse unless other claimants or persons have opened an estate and are attempting to enforce claims.
(b) If other claimants or persons have opened an estate and are attempting to enforce claims, the division shall file and assert the claim for recovery of old age assistance.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-19-1(c).]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 14. Family Assistance Services › Chapter 22. Miscellaneous Provisions Concerning Family Assistance › 12-14-22-1. Authority to Conduct Examinations, Issue Subpoenas, and Require Attendance of Witnesses or Production of Books and Records

Sec. 1. When enforcing a program administered by the county office, the county office and the division may do the following:
(1) Conduct examinations.
(2) Subpoena witnesses.
(3) Require the attendance of witnesses and the production of books, records, and papers at any reasonable place in the county seat of the county in which the witness resides or the books, records, or papers are located.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-10-1 part.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.99; P.L.5-1993, SEC.112.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 14. Family Assistance Services › Chapter 22. Miscellaneous Provisions Concerning Family Assistance › 12-14-22-2. Signing of Subpoenas and Subpoenas Duces Tecum

Sec. 2. A subpoena and subpoena duces tecum must be signed either by the director of the division or a county office.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-10-1 part.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.100; P.L.5-1993, SEC.113.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 14. Family Assistance Services › Chapter 22. Miscellaneous Provisions Concerning Family Assistance › 12-14-22-3. Compelling Obedience to Subpoena or Request for Production; Requirements

Sec. 3. (a) The circuit or superior court or other court with jurisdiction in the county shall compel obedience to a subpoena and request for the production of books, records, and papers after the requirements under subsection (b) have been satisfied.
(b) Requirements to compel information under subsection (a) include the following:
(1) Written application by the officer or employee conducting the examination.
(2) Ten (10) days notice.
(3) A showing of the probable materiality of the books, records, and papers, or, for a witness, that the witness is believed to be possessed of information material to the examination.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-10-1 part.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 14. Family Assistance Services › Chapter 22. Miscellaneous Provisions Concerning Family Assistance › 12-14-22-4. Making and Keeping of Records, Accounts, and Reports

Sec. 4. The county office shall make and keep records and accounts and make reports concerning assistance under this article that the division requires.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-10-2(a).]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.101; P.L.5-1993, SEC.114.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 14. Family Assistance Services › Chapter 22. Miscellaneous Provisions Concerning Family Assistance › 12-14-22-5. Public Inspection of Claims for Services; Organization of Records; Confidential Records

Sec. 5. (a) A claim for services furnished recipients of old age assistance or assistance to dependent children that is on file in the county office shall be kept open to the public during regular office hours for inspection, study, and securing data.
(b) The records shall be maintained in alphabetical order.
(c) This section may not be construed to include confidential medical records, voter registration records under IC 12-14-1.5 or IC 12-14-25, and other confidential records that are by law declared to be confidential or privileged.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-10-2(b).]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.102; P.L.5-1993, SEC.115; P.L.12-1995, SEC.118.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 14. Family Assistance Services › Chapter 22. Miscellaneous Provisions Concerning Family Assistance › 12-14-22-6. Furnishing of Assistance Recipient Lists

Sec. 6. Each month the county office shall furnish each township trustee in the county a list of all persons who are legal residents of the township and who have been certified during the month to receive an award of assistance under this article.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-10-2(c).]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.103; P.L.5-1993, SEC.116.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 14. Family Assistance Services › Chapter 22. Miscellaneous Provisions Concerning Family Assistance › 12-14-22-7. Monthly Schedule of Payments Made; Filing; Organization of Information; Public Inspection

Sec. 7. (a) A schedule of payments made to or for the benefit of each recipient under this article shall be filed by the county office each month with the county auditor and the prosecuting attorney.
(b) The schedule shall be kept open to the public at all times for inspection, study, and securing data. The schedule must contain the names and addresses, in alphabetical order, of all recipients of benefits.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-10-2(d).]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.104; P.L.5-1993, SEC.117.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 14. Family Assistance Services › Chapter 22. Miscellaneous Provisions Concerning Family Assistance › 12-14-22-8. Use of List; Violations; Notice

Sec. 8. (a) A person who solicits, discloses, receives, makes use of, or authorizes, participates in, or acquiesces in the use of a list or name kept under this chapter for commercial or political purposes commits a Class B misdemeanor.
(b) The division shall notify the co-directors of the election division if a violation of this section concerns confidential voter registration records under IC 3-7-15.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-10-3.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.12-1995, SEC.119; P.L.2-1996, SEC.237; P.L.3-1997, SEC.433.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 14. Family Assistance Services › Chapter 22. Miscellaneous Provisions Concerning Family Assistance › 12-14-22-9. Relief From Liability of Maintaining and Supporting Child or Spouse

Sec. 9. This article does not relieve a person from the liability of maintaining and supporting the person's child or spouse as provided by law.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-10-6 part.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 14. Family Assistance Services › Chapter 22. Miscellaneous Provisions Concerning Family Assistance › 12-14-22-10. Recovery of Assistance

Sec. 10. If the division or county office has reason to believe that a spouse or parent is or was reasonably able to assist the recipient during the period the recipient received assistance under this article, the division or county office may bring suit during or after the provision of assistance against the spouse or parent to recover the amount of assistance paid under this article or the part that the spouse or parent might reasonably have paid.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-10-6 part.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.105; P.L.5-1993, SEC.118.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 14. Family Assistance Services › Chapter 22. Miscellaneous Provisions Concerning Family Assistance › 12-14-22-11. Application for Old Age Assistance or Assistance as Blind Person; County in Which to Be Filed

Sec. 11. (a) Unless for good cause shown or otherwise ordered by the division, an applicant for old age assistance or for assistance as a blind person must file an application in the county in which the applicant has resided continuously for one (1) full year during the period of nine (9) years preceding the date on which the applicant files an application.
(b) If the applicant has resided continuously for one (1) full year in more than one (1) county during the preceding nine (9) years, the applicant must file an application in the county in which the applicant last resided a full year.
(c) If an applicant is living in an institution, private hospital, health facility, or home for the aged, the application must be made to the county in which the applicant last resided continuously for one (1) year before the date the applicant entered the institution, private hospital, health facility, or home for the aged. If the applicant is eligible, assistance shall be awarded by that county.
(d) If the applicant has not resided continuously for one (1) full year during the preceding nine (9) years in one (1) county, the applicant must file an application in the county of residence at the time of application.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-10-7.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 14. Family Assistance Services › Chapter 22. Miscellaneous Provisions Concerning Family Assistance › 12-14-22-12. Termination of Indiana Residency; Temporary Absence

Sec. 12. An individual who has applied for or is receiving assistance under this article and who moves out of and does not reside in Indiana is ineligible to receive assistance in Indiana. However, temporary absence from Indiana or the county, for a period of time and for reasons that the division approves, does not interrupt the residence of the recipient as prescribed in this article.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-10-8.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 14. Family Assistance Services › Chapter 23. Community Action Agencies; Community Action Boards › 12-14-23-1. Legislative Policy; Purpose of Chapter

Sec. 1. (a) It is the policy of Indiana to help develop the full potential of each of its citizens so that they can live in decency and dignity and so that they can contribute to the strength of the state as a whole. The resources of the private sector of the economy should be employed to increase the opportunities for people to develop their capabilities.
(b) It is the purpose of this chapter to strengthen, supplement, and coordinate efforts that further the policies stated in subsection (a).
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-21-1.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 14. Family Assistance Services › Chapter 23. Community Action Agencies; Community Action Boards › 12-14-23-2. "Community Action Agency" Defined

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "community action agency" means an entity that meets the following conditions:
(1) Is any of the following:
(A) A private nonprofit organization that is geographically located within a community.
(B) A private nonprofit organization that is located in a county or counties contiguous to or within reasonable proximity of a community.
(C) A political subdivision, if there is no qualified nonprofit organization identified that meets the criteria set forth in clause A or B.
(2) Has the authority under state or federal law to receive money to support the community action programs described in sections 3 and 4 of this chapter.
(3) Is designated as a community action agency by the governor or by federal law.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-21-2.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.186-2001, SEC.7.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 14. Family Assistance Services › Chapter 23. Community Action Agencies; Community Action Boards › 12-14-23-3. "Community Action Program" Defined

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "community action program" means a community based and operated program that meets the following conditions:
(1) Includes or is designed to include a sufficient number of projects or components to provide a range of services and activities that have a measurable and potentially major impact on causes of poverty in:
(A) the community; or
(B) those areas of the community where poverty is a particularly acute problem.
(2) Has been developed, and organizes and combines the program's component projects and activities, in a manner appropriate to carry out all the purposes of this chapter.
(3) Conforms to any other criteria that the governor prescribes consistent with this chapter.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-21-9(a).]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 14. Family Assistance Services › Chapter 23. Community Action Agencies; Community Action Boards › 12-14-23-4. Community Action Programs; Design and Purpose; Components

Sec. 4. (a) The components of a community action program shall be designed to assist participants, including the poor and near poor, persons with disabilities, farmworkers, the elderly, and youth, to do the following:
(1) Secure and retain meaningful employment.
(2) Attain an adequate education.
(3) Make better use of available income.
(4) Provide and maintain adequate housing and a suitable living environment.
(5) Undertake family planning consistent with personal and family goals and religious and moral convictions.
(6) Obtain services for the following:
(A) The prevention of narcotics addiction and alcoholism.
(B) The rehabilitation of narcotic addicts and alcoholics.
(7) Obtain emergency assistance through loans or grants to meet immediate and urgent individual and family needs, including the need for health services, nutritious food, housing, and employment related assistance.
(8) Remove obstacles and solve personal and family problems that block the achievement of self-sufficiency.
(9) Achieve greater participation in the affairs of the community.
(10) Make more frequent and effective use of other programs related to the purposes of this chapter.
(b) Components of a community action program may be:
(1) administered by:
(A) the community action agency when consistent with sound and efficient management and applicable law; or
(B) other agencies;
(2) projects assisted from other public or private sources; and
(3) specially designed to meet local needs, or designed under the eligibility standards of a state or federal program providing assistance to a particular type of activity that will help meet local needs.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-21-9(b).]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 14. Family Assistance Services › Chapter 23. Community Action Agencies; Community Action Boards › 12-14-23-5. Organization Under Ic 12-14-23; Right to Receive State or Federal Funds

Sec. 5. A community action agency may not receive state or federal money appropriated or allocated by the state to carry out community action programs unless the agency is organized in accordance with this chapter.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-21-3.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 14. Family Assistance Services › Chapter 23. Community Action Agencies; Community Action Boards › 12-14-23-6. Administration of Programs; Community Action Board

Sec. 6. (a) Each community action agency shall administer the agency's community action programs through a volunteer community action board consisting of not less than fifteen (15) and not more than fifty-one (51) members.
(b) One-third (1/3) of the members of the board must be elected public officials currently holding office or representatives of the public officials.
(c) At least one-third (1/3) of the members of the board must be persons chosen by democratic selection procedures that are adequate to assure that those members are representative of the poor in the area served.
(d) The other members of the board must be officials or members of business, industry, labor, religious, welfare, education, or other major groups and interests in the community.
(e) Each member of the board selected to represent a specific geographic area within a community must reside in the area represented.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-21-4.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 14. Family Assistance Services › Chapter 23. Community Action Agencies; Community Action Boards › 12-14-23-7. Subsidiary Board or Agency Responsible for Major Policy Determination; Representation of Geographic Area

Sec. 7. If a community action agency places in a subsidiary board, council, or similar agency the responsibility for major policy determination concerning the character, funding, extent, administration, and budgeting of programs to be carried on in a particular geographic area within the community, the board, council, or agency must be broadly representative of the geographic area.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-21-5.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 14. Family Assistance Services › Chapter 23. Community Action Agencies; Community Action Boards › 12-14-23-8. Community Action Agencies; Consultation With Neighborhood Based Organizations

Sec. 8. Each community action agency shall consult neighborhood based organizations composed of:
(1) residents of the area served; or
(2) members of the groups served;
to assist the agency in the planning, conduct, and evaluation of components of the community action program.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-21-6.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 14. Family Assistance Services › Chapter 23. Community Action Agencies; Community Action Boards › 12-14-23-9. Community Action Agencies; Powers, Duties, and Activities

Sec. 9. A community action agency shall do the following:
(1) Systematically plan for an effective community action program.
(2) Develop information concerning the problems and causes of poverty in the community.
(3) Determine the amount and effectiveness of the assistance being provided to deal with the problems and causes of poverty in the community.
(4) Establish priorities among projects, activities, and areas to ensure the best and most efficient use of resources.
(5) Encourage agencies engaged in activities related to the community action program to do the following:
(A) Plan for, secure, and administer available assistance on a common or cooperative basis.
(B) Provide planning or technical assistance to those agencies.
(6) In cooperation with community agencies and officials, undertake actions to improve existing efforts to reduce poverty, including the following:
(A) Improving day-to-day communications.
(B) Closing service gaps.
(C) Focusing resources on the most needy.
(D) Providing additional opportunities to low income individuals for any of the following:
(i) Regular employment.
(ii) Participation in the programs or activities for which those community agencies and officials are responsible.
(7) Initiate and sponsor projects responsive to those needs of the poor that are not otherwise being met. The projects must emphasize the following:
(A) Providing central or common services that can be drawn upon by various related programs.
(B) Developing new approaches or new types of services that can be incorporated into other programs.
(C) Filling gaps pending the expansion or modification of the programs.
(8) Establish effective procedures to do the following:
(A) Enable the poor and the affected area residents to influence the character of programs affecting the interests of the poor and the affected area.
(B) Provide for regular participation of the poor and the affected area residents in the implementation of the programs.
(C) Provide technical and other support needed to enable the poor and neighborhood groups to secure available assistance from public and private sources.
(9) Join with and encourage business, labor, and other private groups and organizations to undertake, together with public officials and agencies, activities in support of the community action program that will result in the additional use of private resources and capabilities. These activities shall be undertaken for the following purposes:
(A) Developing new employment opportunities.
(B) Stimulating investment that will have a measurable impact on reducing poverty among residents of areas of concentrated poverty.
(C) Providing methods by which residents of the areas can work with private groups, firms, and institutions in seeking solutions to problems of common concern.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-21-7.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 12. Human Services › Article 14. Family Assistance Services › Chapter 23. Community Action Agencies; Community Action Boards › 12-14-23-10. Interlocal Cooperation Agreements

Sec. 10. Community action agencies may enter into interlocal cooperation agreements with units of government.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-21-8.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8.