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Indiana Administrative Code › Title 910 - CIVIL RIGHTS COMMISSION › Article 3 - EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION AGAINST DISABLED PERSONS › Rule 3 - General Provisions › Section 3-17 - Infectious and communicable diseases; food handling jobs

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC  22-9-5-27
Affected: IC  22-9-5
Sec. 17.
(a) Under Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 103(d)(1), the Secretary of Health and Human Services is to prepare a list, to be updated annually, of infectious and communicable diseases that are transmitted through the handling of food. (Copies may be obtained from Center for Infectious Diseases, Centers for Disease Control, 1600 Clifton Road, NE, Mailstop C09, Atlanta, Georgia 30333.) If an individual with a disability is disabled by one (1) of the infectious or communicable diseases included on this list, and if the risk of transmitting the disease associated with the handling of food cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation, a covered entity may refuse to assign or continue to assign such individual to a job involving food handling. However, if the individual with a disability is a current employee, the employer must consider whether he or she can be accommodated by reassignment to a vacant position not involving food handling.
(b) This section does not preempt, modify, or amend any state, county, or local law, ordinance, or rule applicable to food handling that is:
(1) in accordance with the list referred to in subsection (a) of infectious or communicable diseases and the modes of transmissibility published by the Secretary of Health and Human Services; and
(2) designed to protect the public health from individuals who pose a significant risk to the health or safety of others, where that risk cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 910 - CIVIL RIGHTS COMMISSION › Article 3 - EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION AGAINST DISABLED PERSONS › Rule 3 - General Provisions › Section 3-18 - Health insurance; life insurance; other benefit plans

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC  22-9-5-27
Affected: IC  22-9-5
Sec. 18.
(a) An insurer, hospital, or medical service company, health maintenance organization, or any agent or entity that administers benefit plans, or similar organizations may underwrite risks, classify risks, or administer such risks that are based on or not inconsistent with state law.
(b) A covered entity may establish, sponsor, observe, or administer the terms of a bona fide benefit plan that are based on underwriting risks, classifying risks, or administering such risks that are based on or not inconsistent with state law.
(c) A covered entity may establish, sponsor, observe, or administer the terms of a bona fide benefit plan that is not subject to state laws that regulate insurance.
(d) The activities described in this subsection are permitted unless these activities are being used as a subterfuge to evade the purposes of this article.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 914 - INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS › Article 1 - GRANTS FOR VETERANS' SERVICES › Rule 1 - Definitions › Section 1-1 - Applicability

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC
				  10-17-13.5-5
Affected: IC 10-17-13.5
Sec. 1.
The definitions in this rule apply throughout this article.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 914 - INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS › Article 1 - GRANTS FOR VETERANS' SERVICES › Rule 1 - Definitions › Section 1-2 - "Department" defined

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC
				  10-17-13.5-5
Affected: IC 10-17-13.5
Sec. 2.
"Department" means the Indiana department of veterans'
				  affairs.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 914 - INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS › Article 1 - GRANTS FOR VETERANS' SERVICES › Rule 1 - Definitions › Section 1-3 - "Grant for veterans' services" defined

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC
				  10-17-13.5-5
Affected: IC 10-17-13.5
Sec. 3.
"Grant for veterans' services" means a grant made to a
				  qualified entity under IC
				  10-17-13.5-4.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 914 - INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS › Article 1 - GRANTS FOR VETERANS' SERVICES › Rule 1 - Definitions › Section 1-4 - "Homelessness" defined

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC
				  10-17-13.5-5
Affected: IC
				  10-17-13.5-4
Sec. 4.
"Homelessness" means the state of being homeless, as defined
				  by
				  42 U.S.C.
				  11302(a).
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 914 - INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS › Article 1 - GRANTS FOR VETERANS' SERVICES › Rule 1 - Definitions › Section 1-5 - "Job search assistance" defined

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC
				  10-17-13.5-5
Affected: IC
				  10-17-13.5-4
Sec. 5.
"Job search assistance" means training, education, coaching,
				  or other assistance designed to help a veteran find stable, long term
				  employment. It includes assistance with interview techniques, resume writing,
				  or verbal communications skills.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 914 - INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS › Article 1 - GRANTS FOR VETERANS' SERVICES › Rule 1 - Definitions › Section 1-6 - "Near-term homelessness" defined

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC
				  10-17-13.5-5
Affected: IC
				  10-17-13.5-4
Sec. 6.
"Near-term homelessness" means a circumstance when a veteran
				  experiences an unforeseen event that is highly likely to result in homelessness
				  within forty-five (45) days of the event occurring.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 914 - INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS › Article 1 - GRANTS FOR VETERANS' SERVICES › Rule 1 - Definitions › Section 1-7 - "On-the-job training" defined

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC
				  10-17-13.5-5
Affected: IC
				  10-17-13.5-4
Sec. 7.
"On-the-job training" means training or education designed to
				  help a veteran enhance his or her skills and knowledge to help the veteran
				  increase his or her compensation or be promoted to a higher position within the
				  veteran's current employment. It can include on-site employment enhancement
				  services.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 914 - INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS › Article 1 - GRANTS FOR VETERANS' SERVICES › Rule 1 - Definitions › Section 1-8 - "Public housing assistance program" defined

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC
				  10-17-13.5-5
Affected: IC
				  10-17-13.5-4
Sec. 8.
"Public housing assistance program" means a federal, state,
				  or local program that provides housing, or money to defray the costs of
				  housing, to individuals or families.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 914 - INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS › Article 1 - GRANTS FOR VETERANS' SERVICES › Rule 1 - Definitions › Section 1-9 - "Qualified entity" defined

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC
				  10-17-13.5-5
Affected: IC 10-17-13.5
Sec. 9.
"Qualified entity" has the meaning set forth in IC
				  10-17-13.5-2.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 914 - INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS › Article 1 - GRANTS FOR VETERANS' SERVICES › Rule 1 - Definitions › Section 1-10 - "Safe and secure living conditions" defined

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC
				  10-17-13.5-5
Affected: IC
				  10-17-13.5-4
Sec. 10.
"Safe and secure living conditions" means stable housing that
				  can be reasonably assumed to establish conditions that will keep the veterans
				  free from harm and is capable of providing a long term residence for the
				  veteran to live independently or with required assistance.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 914 - INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS › Article 1 - GRANTS FOR VETERANS' SERVICES › Rule 1 - Definitions › Section 1-11 - "Stable, long term rental status" defined

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC
				  10-17-13.5-5
Affected: IC
				  10-17-13.5-4
Sec. 11.
"Stable, long term rental status" means a state where a
				  veteran secures rental housing that is reasonably likely to provide safe and
				  secure living conditions for at least one (1) year.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 914 - INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS › Article 1 - GRANTS FOR VETERANS' SERVICES › Rule 1 - Definitions › Section 1-12 - "Therapeutic services" defined

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC
				  10-17-13.5-5
Affected: IC
				  10-17-13.5-4
Sec. 12.
"Therapeutic services" means services designed to assist a
				  veteran with physiological, psychological, physical, or relational needs. These
				  services may include, but are not limited to, the following:
(1) Personal, marital, or family
				counseling.
(2) Substance abuse
				counseling.
(3) Meditation, yoga,
				and other nontraditional means of therapy.
(4) Mental health counseling and related
				training.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 914 - INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS › Article 1 - GRANTS FOR VETERANS' SERVICES › Rule 1 - Definitions › Section 1-13 - "Veteran" defined

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC
				  10-17-13.5-5
Affected: IC 10-17-13.5
Sec. 13.
"Veteran" has the meaning set forth in IC
				  10-17-13.5-3.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 914 - INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS › Article 1 - GRANTS FOR VETERANS' SERVICES › Rule 2 - Application Procedure › Section 2-1 - Application procedure

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC
				  10-17-13.5-5
Affected: IC
				  10-17-13.5-4
Sec. 1.
To apply for a grant for veterans' services, an organization
				  must submit a written application on the form prescribed by the department. The
				  application shall include the following:
(1) The name, address, and contact
				information, including email address, of the organization.
(2) The name, address, and contact
				information of the chief executive officer or the chief financial officer of
				the organization.
(3) A detailed
				explanation of the organization's mission and activities.
(4) A detailed description of all of the
				services provided to veterans by the organization and a detailed explanation of
				how those services align with the services described in IC
				10-17-13.5-4(a).
(5) Audited financial statements of the
				organization for the last three (3) years or the life of the organization,
				whichever is less. If audited financial statements are not available, financial
				statements of the organization for the last three (3) years or the life of the
				organization, whichever is less.
(6) The organization's federal and state tax
				returns for the last three (3) years or the life of the organization, whichever
				is less.
(7) A detailed statement,
				describing the organization's need for a grant, a description of the services
				in section 4 of this rule that the organization will provide to veterans with
				the grant for veterans' services, and evidence that the organization is capable
				of addressing the need it intends to address with the grant if awarded a
				grant.
(8) A set of performance
				indicators that the organization will use to measure the effectiveness of the
				services it will provide using the grant and a detailed description of how
				those performance indicators will be measured, the data that will be used, and
				the benchmarks for success.
(9) A
				detailed work plan, including the scope of the services offered to veterans and
				the population of focus for such services.
(10) A detailed line-item budget proposal
				describing how any grant funds will be used.
(11) A letter from the Internal Revenue
				Service affirming the organization's tax exempt status under Section 501 of the
				Internal Revenue Code.
(12) The
				name, title, and signature of the chief executive officer or chief financial
				officer of the organization, attesting that all information submitted in the
				application is true and accurate.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 914 - INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS › Article 1 - GRANTS FOR VETERANS' SERVICES › Rule 2 - Application Procedure › Section 2-2 - Application for a grant for veterans' services; consideration

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC
				  10-17-13.5-5
Affected: IC 10-17-13.5
Sec. 2.
An application may not be considered until all required
				  documents have been received by the department. The department may deny an
				  incomplete application. A qualified entity may submit a new application if a
				  prior application is denied.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 914 - INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS › Article 1 - GRANTS FOR VETERANS' SERVICES › Rule 2 - Application Procedure › Section 2-3 - Organization's notification of change in application status

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC
				  10-17-13.5-5
Affected: IC 10-17-13.5
Sec. 3.
A qualified entity shall notify the department of any changes
				  in the application information in writing within ten (10) days of the change.
				  The department may revoke a qualified entity's eligibility for a grant for
				  veterans' services if the changes affect the applicant's eligibility for a
				  grant and require the qualified entity to submit a new application based on any
				  changes to the information submitted in the prior application.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 914 - INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS › Article 1 - GRANTS FOR VETERANS' SERVICES › Rule 2 - Application Procedure › Section 2-4 - Organization's services to veterans

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC
				  10-17-13.5-5
Affected: IC 10-17-13.5
Sec. 4.
The organization must provide one (1) of the following
				  services to veterans:
(1) A program
				focused on eliminating homelessness.
(2) A program focused on preventing near-term
				homelessness.
(3) A program focused
				on providing safe and secure living conditions.
(4) Assisting veterans in moving from public
				housing assistance programs, both federal and state, while transitioning
				toward:
(A) home ownership; or
(B) stable, long term rental
				status.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 914 - INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS › Article 1 - GRANTS FOR VETERANS' SERVICES › Rule 2 - Application Procedure › Section 2-5 - Application for a grant for veterans' services; awarding process

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC
				  10-17-13.5-5
Affected: IC 4-21.5-3; IC 10-17-13.5
Sec. 5.
The grant award period shall be prescribed in the grant
				  solicitation. The grant award period will not exceed two (2) years. The
				  applications for grants for veterans' services process is as follows:
(1) The department shall notify applicants in
				writing whether the applicant will receive a grant. If an applicant is awarded
				a grant, the notice shall specify the amount of the grant, the duration of the
				grant, and the performance indicators that the award recipient shall use to
				measure the effectiveness of the services provided using the grant. If the
				department denies an application for a grant award, the notice shall include
				the department's determination, the reasons the application was denied, and a
				description of the applicant's right to appeal the determination.
(2) An applicant whose application for a
				grant is denied may appeal the decision by filing a written notice of appeal
				with the department within fifteen (15) days of receiving notice of the
				denial.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 914 - INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS › Article 1 - GRANTS FOR VETERANS' SERVICES › Rule 3 - Eligibility Criteria › Section 3-1 - Eligibility criteria and organization expectations

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC
				  10-17-13.5-5
Affected: IC
				  10-17-13.5-4
Sec. 1.
To be eligible to receive a grant for veterans' services, an
				  organization must meet the following requirements:
(1) The organization must be exempt from
				taxation under Section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code.
(2) The organization must be a nonprofit
				organization.
(3) The organization
				must provide to veterans services described in IC
				10-17-13.5-4(a).
(4) The organization must be financially able
				to provide the services proposed in its application and must be able to utilize
				the grant funds during the grant period of performance.
(5) The organization must be in compliance
				with all state and federal laws and taxes.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 914 - INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS › Article 1 - GRANTS FOR VETERANS' SERVICES › Rule 3 - Eligibility Criteria › Section 3-2 - Application for a grant for veterans' services; veteran eligibility

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC
				  10-17-13.5-5
Affected: IC
				  10-17-12-2;
				  IC
				  10-17-13.5-3
Sec. 2.
A grant for veteran services may only be used to provide
				  services to veterans who satisfy all of the following criteria:
(1) The veteran receiving services must
				reside in the state of Indiana.
(2)
				The veteran receiving services must have served in any branch of the United
				States armed forces or their reserves, in the national guard, or in the Indiana
				National Guard as defined in IC
				10-17-13.5-3.
(3) The veteran receiving services must not
				have received a dishonorable discharge as evidenced by the veteran's Department
				of Defense Form 214, National Guard Bureau (NGB) Form 22 as issued by the
				United States Department of Defense, or other official discharge
				papers.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 914 - INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS › Article 1 - GRANTS FOR VETERANS' SERVICES › Rule 4 - Selection Procedures › Section 4-1 - Selection procedures and point grading system

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC 10-17-13.5-5
Affected: IC 10-17-13.5
Sec. 1.
An application that meets the eligibility criteria set forth
				  in 914 IAC 1-3 shall be assessed using the selection procedures specified in
				  this rule. The department retains the right to determine each grant award at
				  its discretion. In determining the amount of a particular grant, the department
				  shall consider the need for services in the geographic area where the award
				  recipient intends to offer services.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 914 - INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS › Article 1 - GRANTS FOR VETERANS' SERVICES › Rule 4 - Selection Procedures › Section 4-2 - Department's organization point grading system

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC
				  10-17-13.5-5
Affected: IC 10-17-13.5
Sec. 2.
The department shall make a determination on selection of
				  applicants based on a point grading system. The department shall award points
				  for each factor as follows:
(1) The
				applicant shall be appointed a number between zero (0) and five (5) based on
				the revenue generated by the organization. The higher the revenue, the lower
				the score, and vice versa. The points for this section of the grading system
				are as follows:
(A) 0 points: Extreme revenue
				of $500,000 or more
(B) 1 point:
				High revenue of $400,000 to $499,999
(C) 2 points: Above average revenue of
				$300,000 to $399,999
(D) 3 points:
				Average revenue of $200,000 to $299,999
(E) 4 points: Below average revenue of
				$100,000 to $199,999
(F) 5 points:
				Little to no revenue up to $99,999
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 914 - INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS › Article 1 - GRANTS FOR VETERANS' SERVICES › Rule 4 - Selection Procedures › Section 4-3 - Department's point awarding to organization

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC
				  10-17-13.5-5
Affected: IC 10-17-13.5
Sec. 3.
The applicants receiving the most points under the point
				  grading system shall be given priority for grants, subject to available
				  funding. In the event that funds have become limited, and two (2) or more
				  organizations receive the same amount of points, the department shall consider
				  the following in addition to the points awarded under the point grading
				  system:
(1) Letters of support on
				behalf of the qualified entity.
(2)
				Further examination of the key performance indicators outlined in section 2 of
				this rule.
(3) Extent to which a
				qualified entity has used assistance available from other assistance programs
				and sources such as donations, previous grants awarded for similar services,
				gifts, bequests, and appropriations.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 914 - INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS › Article 1 - GRANTS FOR VETERANS' SERVICES › Rule 4 - Selection Procedures › Section 4-4 - Department and organization's agreement

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC
				  10-17-13.5-5
Affected: IC 10-17-13.5
Sec. 4.
Applicants selected to receive grant awards must submit a
				  signed grant agreement to the department before any funds can be released.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 914 - INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS › Article 1 - GRANTS FOR VETERANS' SERVICES › Rule 4 - Selection Procedures › Section 4-5 - Withdrawal or future ineligibility of organization to receive a grant for veterans' services

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC
				  10-17-13.5-5
Affected: IC 10-17-13.5
Sec. 5.
If a grant recipient withdraws from, or declines a grant
				  award, or the department determines that a grant recipient is no longer
				  eligible to receive a grant award, the department may award the funds to the
				  applicant receiving the next highest amount of points under the point grading
				  system who was not selected originally.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 914 - INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS › Article 1 - GRANTS FOR VETERANS' SERVICES › Rule 5 - Department Oversight and Verification of Use of Funds Received by Qualified Entities › Section 5-1 - Department oversight and verification of use of funds received by qualified entities

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC
				  10-17-13.5-5
Affected: IC 10-17-13.5
Sec. 1.
(a) A
				grantee shall account for all grant funds received under this program using
				generally accepted accounting principles. A grantee shall track all assets,
				expenses, cost of goods, and use of funds.
(b) A grantee shall submit monthly or
				quarterly financial reports to the department that detail how grant funds have
				been spent. A grantee shall also submit a comprehensive financial report of the
				grant at the end of the grant period. Financial reports shall utilize the
				department's model report.
(c) The
				department will create a model for the approved organization to utilize for
				case management and financial reviews.
(d) As it deems necessary, the department may
				audit or inspect any and all books, accounting records, or other documents
				related to the grant at any time. The department may require a grantee, at
				grantee's expense, to obtain an independent audit from an auditor approved by
				the department.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 914 - INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS › Article 1 - GRANTS FOR VETERANS' SERVICES › Rule 5 - Department Oversight and Verification of Use of Funds Received by Qualified Entities › Section 5-2 - Performance reporting

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC
				  10-17-13.5-5
Affected: IC 10-17-13.5
Sec. 2.
A grantee shall submit a detailed performance report at the
				  end of the grant period detailing the outcomes achieved by the organization
				  using the grant. The report must include the performance data and metrics
				  identified in the grant application. The report must also include a detailed
				  analysis comparing the outcomes achieved to the benchmarks for success
				  identified in the grant application.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 914 - INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS › Article 1 - GRANTS FOR VETERANS' SERVICES › Rule 5 - Department Oversight and Verification of Use of Funds Received by Qualified Entities › Section 5-3 - Noncompliance of terms of grant agreement

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC
				  10-17-13.5-5
Affected: IC 10-17-13.5
Sec. 3.
If the department determines that a grantee is not in
				  compliance with the terms of the grant agreement or has failed to maintain
				  compliance with the eligibility requirements of this rule or IC 10-17-13.5, the
				  department shall terminate the agreement and notify the grantee in writing. A
				  grantee that has been terminated for noncompliance is not eligible to reapply
				  for any grants provided by the department for a period of twelve (12) months
				  from the date of termination of the agreement.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 914 - INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS › Article 1 - GRANTS FOR VETERANS' SERVICES › Rule 5 - Department Oversight and Verification of Use of Funds Received by Qualified Entities › Section 5-4 - Unobligated funds from a grant for veterans' services

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC
				  10-17-13.5-5
Affected: IC 10-17-13.5
Sec. 4.
All funds that are not obligated within the one (1) year time
				  period shall be returned to the department.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 914 - INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS › Article 1 - GRANTS FOR VETERANS' SERVICES › Rule 5 - Department Oversight and Verification of Use of Funds Received by Qualified Entities › Section 5-5 - Failure to comply with requirements of this article or grant agreement

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC
				  10-17-13.5-5
Affected: IC 10-17-13.5
Sec. 5.
A grantee that fails to comply with the requirements of this
				  article or the grant agreement may be deemed ineligible to receive funding
				  through any other department grant.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 915 - INDIANA VETERANS' AFFAIRS COMMISSION › Article 1 - ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION › Rule 1 - Service Officers › Section 1-2 - Certification of service officers; instruction; examination; proof of honorable discharge

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC  10-17-1-4
Affected: IC  10-17-1-10
Sec. 2.
All District, County and/or City Service Officers shall attend a course of instruction or courses of instruction as prescribed by the Commission of the Department of Veterans' Affairs and must successfully pass a written and oral examination before the Director of the Department of Veterans' Affairs may certify them as qualified for appointment.
Prior to certification by the Department of Veterans' Affairs to the appointing agency, any veteran seeking employment as a district Service Officer or as a County and/or City Service Officer must submit a certified copy of his or her honorable discharge to the Director of the Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 915 - INDIANA VETERANS' AFFAIRS COMMISSION › Article 1 - ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION › Rule 1 - Service Officers › Section 1-3 - Office records and procedures prescribed by director

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC  10-17-1-4
Affected: IC  10-17-1-6
Sec. 3.
All office and interoffice records and procedures shall be as prescribed by the Director and all forms, stationery, and other office details shall conform with that designated by the Director from time to time.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 915 - INDIANA VETERANS' AFFAIRS COMMISSION › Article 1 - ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION › Rule 1 - Service Officers › Section 1-5 - Confidentiality of information received by service officers or employees; exception

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC  10-17-1-4
Affected: IC  10-17-1-4
Sec. 5.
Except under the compulsion of the process or order of a court or other public agency having power of subpoena, no State, District, County or City Service Officer or employee shall divulge to any person other than the claimant, his attorney at law or in fact, or a person authorized in writing by the claimant, or to other officers or employees of the State, District, County or City Veterans' Affairs offices, or the employees or officers of the Veterans' Administration of the United States, any information given to such Service Officer or acquired by him in the performance of his duty in regard to any such claim.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 915 - INDIANA VETERANS' AFFAIRS COMMISSION › Article 1 - ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION › Rule 1 - Service Officers › Section 1-6 - Remuneration, honorarium, gift or promise of reward from claimant prohibited

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC  10-17-1-4
Affected: IC  10-17-1-4
Sec. 6.
No District, County or City Service Officer or any other employee of the Department of Veterans' Affairs shall receive any remuneration, honorarium, gift or promise of reward from any claimant whomsoever for the processing or servicing of any claim or any other service which such officer or employee may perform for any veteran or any veteran's dependents.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 915 - INDIANA VETERANS' AFFAIRS COMMISSION › Article 1 - ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION › Rule 1 - Service Officers › Section 1-7 - Discharge of service officers or employees

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC  10-17-1-4
Affected: IC  10-17-1-6
Sec. 7.
If, in the judgment of the Commission of the Department of Veterans' Affairs, any District, County or City Service Officer or employee shall have been determined to have violated any of the rules adopted by the Commission, or otherwise disqualified himself, or in the judgment of the Commission is unfit to perform the duties of his office or employment, the Commission may recommend to the appointing agencies of such officer or employee to his employer that such person be discharged from such office or employment.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 915 - INDIANA VETERANS' AFFAIRS COMMISSION › Article 2 - SPECIAL INSTITUTIONS › Rule 1 - Definitions › Section 1-1 - Applicability

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC 10-17-9-7; IC 16-19-3-5
Affected: IC 10-17-9; IC 16-19-3
Sec. 1.
The definitions in this rule apply throughout this article.
Transferred from the Indiana State Department of Health ( 410 IAC 30-1-1 ) to the Veterans' Affairs Commission ( 915 IAC 2-1-1 ) by P.L. 21-2008, SECTION 19, effective July 1, 2008.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 915 - INDIANA VETERANS' AFFAIRS COMMISSION › Article 2 - SPECIAL INSTITUTIONS › Rule 1 - Definitions › Section 1-2 - "Applicant" defined

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC 10-17-9-7; IC 16-19-3-5
Affected: IC 10-17-9; IC 16-19-3
Sec. 2.
"Applicant" means a person applying for admission into the home.
Transferred from the Indiana State Department of Health ( 410 IAC 30-1-2 ) to the Veterans' Affairs Commission ( 915 IAC 2-1-2 ) by P.L. 21-2008, SECTION 19, effective July 1, 2008.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 915 - INDIANA VETERANS' AFFAIRS COMMISSION › Article 2 - SPECIAL INSTITUTIONS › Rule 1 - Definitions › Section 1-3 - "Date of application" defined

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC 10-17-9-7; IC 16-19-3-5
Affected: IC 10-17-9; IC 16-19-3
Sec. 3.
"Date of application" means the date that a completed application for admission is received in the admissions office of the home.
Transferred from the Indiana State Department of Health ( 410 IAC 30-1-3 ) to the Veterans' Affairs Commission ( 915 IAC 2-1-3 ) by P.L. 21-2008, SECTION 19, effective July 1, 2008.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 915 - INDIANA VETERANS' AFFAIRS COMMISSION › Article 2 - SPECIAL INSTITUTIONS › Rule 1 - Definitions › Section 1-4 - "Home" defined

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC 10-17-9-7; IC 16-19-3-5
Affected: IC 10-17-9; IC 16-19-3; IC 16-19-6
Sec. 4.
"Home" means the Indiana Veterans' Home governed by IC 10-17-9 and IC 16-19-6.
Transferred from the Indiana State Department of Health ( 410 IAC 30-1-4 ) to the Veterans' Affairs Commission ( 915 IAC 2-1-4 ) by P.L. 21-2008, SECTION 19, effective July 1, 2008.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 915 - INDIANA VETERANS' AFFAIRS COMMISSION › Article 2 - SPECIAL INSTITUTIONS › Rule 1 - Definitions › Section 1-5 - "Legal representative" defined

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC 10-17-9-7; IC 16-19-3-5
Affected: IC 10-17-9; IC 16-19-3; IC 16-36-1-5
Sec. 5.
"Legal representative" means a person who is:
(1) a guardian;
(2) a health care representative;
(3) an attorney in fact; or
(4) a person authorized by IC 16-36-1-5 to give health care consent.
Transferred from the Indiana State Department of Health ( 410 IAC 30-1-5 ) to the Veterans' Affairs Commission ( 915 IAC 2-1-5 ) by P.L. 21-2008, SECTION 19, effective July 1, 2008.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 915 - INDIANA VETERANS' AFFAIRS COMMISSION › Article 2 - SPECIAL INSTITUTIONS › Rule 1 - Definitions › Section 1-6 - "Maintenance charge" defined

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC 10-17-9-7; IC 16-19-3-5
Affected: IC 10-17-9-11; IC 16-19-3
Sec. 6.
"Maintenance charge" means the amount the resident is required to pay for his or her stay at the home, which is established under IC 10-17-9-11. The term is also known as the daily room rate. The maintenance charge will be less than or equal to the maintenance costs for the applicant or resident.
Transferred from the Indiana State Department of Health ( 410 IAC 30-1-6 ) to the Veterans' Affairs Commission ( 915 IAC 2-1-6 ) by P.L. 21-2008, SECTION 19, effective July 1, 2008.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 915 - INDIANA VETERANS' AFFAIRS COMMISSION › Article 2 - SPECIAL INSTITUTIONS › Rule 1 - Definitions › Section 1-7 - "Maintenance costs" defined

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC 10-17-9-7; IC 16-19-3-5
Affected: IC 10-17-9-8; IC 16-19-3
Sec. 7.
"Maintenance costs" means the full cost of maintaining a resident at the home calculated under IC 10-17-9-8. The term is also known as the per capita cost.
Transferred from the Indiana State Department of Health ( 410 IAC 30-1-7 ) to the Veterans' Affairs Commission ( 915 IAC 2-1-7 ) by P.L. 21-2008, SECTION 19, effective July 1, 2008.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 915 - INDIANA VETERANS' AFFAIRS COMMISSION › Article 2 - SPECIAL INSTITUTIONS › Rule 1 - Definitions › Section 1-8 - "Resident" defined

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC 10-17-9-7; IC 16-19-3-5
Affected: IC 10-17-9; IC 16-19-3
Sec. 8.
"Resident" means a member or person who has been admitted to the home and resides there.
Transferred from the Indiana State Department of Health ( 410 IAC 30-1-8 ) to the Veterans' Affairs Commission ( 915 IAC 2-1-8 ) by P.L. 21-2008, SECTION 19, effective July 1, 2008.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 915 - INDIANA VETERANS' AFFAIRS COMMISSION › Article 2 - SPECIAL INSTITUTIONS › Rule 1 - Definitions › Section 1-9 - "Superintendent" defined

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC 10-17-9-7; IC 16-19-3-5
Affected: IC 10-17-9; IC 16-19-3
Sec. 9.
"Superintendent" means the superintendent of the home who:
(1) has the immediate charge and management of the home;
(2) directs and controls the home's employees; and
(3) superintends the care and management of the residents in the home.
The term includes a designee of the superintendent.
Transferred from the Indiana State Department of Health ( 410 IAC 30-1-9 ) to the Veterans' Affairs Commission ( 915 IAC 2-1-9 ) by P.L. 21-2008, SECTION 19, effective July 1, 2008.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 915 - INDIANA VETERANS' AFFAIRS COMMISSION › Article 2 - SPECIAL INSTITUTIONS › Rule 2 - Application and Admission Process › Section 2-1 - Application for admission

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC 10-17-9-7; IC 16-19-3-5
Affected: IC 10-17-9; IC 16-19-3
Sec. 1.
(a) An applicant shall apply for admission to the home by submitting a completed application form prescribed by the home. The completed application shall be:
(1) signed by the applicant; and
(2) notarized.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 915 - INDIANA VETERANS' AFFAIRS COMMISSION › Article 2 - SPECIAL INSTITUTIONS › Rule 2 - Application and Admission Process › Section 2-2 - Application for benefits or assistance programs

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC 10-17-9-7; IC 16-19-3-5
Affected: IC 10-17-9; IC 16-19-3
Sec. 2.
(a) This section applies only to applications received after the effective date of this article.
(b) An applicant shall apply for the maximum of every benefit or assistance program for which the applicant may be eligible that will increase the income of the applicant or provide reimbursement to the home for the resident's care. Such benefits or assistance programs include, but are not limited to, the following:
(1) Social Security benefits.
(2) Veterans benefits.
(3) Retirement benefits.
(4) Private pensions.
(5) Medicare Part A and Part B.
(6) Long term care insurance.
(7) Medicaid.
(8) Any combination of benefit or assistance programs.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 915 - INDIANA VETERANS' AFFAIRS COMMISSION › Article 2 - SPECIAL INSTITUTIONS › Rule 2 - Application and Admission Process › Section 2-3 - Admission process

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC 10-17-9-7; IC 16-19-3-5
Affected: IC 10-17-9; IC 16-19-3
Sec. 3.
(a) Upon receipt of an application for admission, the superintendent may conduct an:
(1) assessment to determine the home's ability to meet the applicant's medical, cognitive, and psychosocial needs; and
(2) investigation to determine the financial status of the applicant.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 915 - INDIANA VETERANS' AFFAIRS COMMISSION › Article 2 - SPECIAL INSTITUTIONS › Rule 2 - Application and Admission Process › Section 2-4 - Admission to the home

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC 10-17-9-7; IC 16-19-3-5
Affected: IC 10-17-9; IC 16-19-3
Sec. 4.
(a) The superintendent may approve an applicant's admission to the home, provided that the following:
(1) The applicant:
(A) submits a completed application;
(B) satisfies all requirements of sections 1 and 2 of this rule;
(C) agrees to a voluntary admission; and
(D) completes and signs a resident services agreement.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 915 - INDIANA VETERANS' AFFAIRS COMMISSION › Article 2 - SPECIAL INSTITUTIONS › Rule 2 - Application and Admission Process › Section 2-5 - Resident payment information

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC 10-17-9-7; IC 16-19-3-5
Affected: IC 10-17-9; IC 16-19-3
Sec. 5.
Before admission, all applicants receive information that states all of the following:
(1) The applicant's maintenance charge and the maintenance costs.
(2) The due date for monthly payments of the maintenance charge.
(3) The source of funds from which payment is to be made.
(4) The consequences of nonpayment.
Transferred from the Indiana State Department of Health ( 410 IAC 30-2-5 ) to the Veterans' Affairs Commission ( 915 IAC 2-2-5 ) by P.L. 21-2008, SECTION 19, effective July 1, 2008.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 915 - INDIANA VETERANS' AFFAIRS COMMISSION › Article 2 - SPECIAL INSTITUTIONS › Rule 3 - Maintenance › Section 3-1 - Maintenance costs

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC 10-17-9-7; IC 16-19-3-5
Affected: IC 10-17-9; IC 16-19-3
Sec. 1.
The maintenance cost of each resident shall be calculated annually.
Transferred from the Indiana State Department of Health ( 410 IAC 30-3-1 ) to the Veterans' Affairs Commission ( 915 IAC 2-3-1 ) by P.L. 21-2008, SECTION 19, effective July 1, 2008.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 915 - INDIANA VETERANS' AFFAIRS COMMISSION › Article 2 - SPECIAL INSTITUTIONS › Rule 3 - Maintenance › Section 3-2 - Declaration of resident's income and resources

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC 10-17-9-7; IC 16-19-3-5
Affected: IC 10-17-9; IC 16-19-3
Sec. 2.
(a) Each resident shall promptly provide the superintendent with a statement reflecting all income and resources of the resident at the following times:
(1) Annually.
(2) Within fourteen (14) days of any change in income.
(3) Within fourteen (14) days of receipt of any lump sum/back-award payment of benefits. The home shall provide forms for reporting of income and resources.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 915 - INDIANA VETERANS' AFFAIRS COMMISSION › Article 2 - SPECIAL INSTITUTIONS › Rule 3 - Maintenance › Section 3-3 - Review of resident's finances

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC 10-17-9-7; IC 16-19-3-5
Affected: IC 10-17-9; IC 16-19-3
Sec. 3.
(a) The superintendent shall review the financial status of each resident as follows:
(1) Annually.
(2) Upon any change of circumstances that may affect the resident's financial status or ability to pay the resident's maintenance costs.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 915 - INDIANA VETERANS' AFFAIRS COMMISSION › Article 2 - SPECIAL INSTITUTIONS › Rule 3 - Maintenance › Section 3-4 - Resident services agreement

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC 10-17-9-7; IC 16-19-3-5
Affected: IC 10-17-9; IC 16-19-3
Sec. 4.
The resident services agreement is a contract that shall be signed by the applicant or resident and shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
(1) The name and address of the applicant or resident and his or her legal representative, if any.
(2) The detail of the applicant or resident's income and resources used to calculate the maintenance charges.
(3) The amount of the maintenance charge for the applicant or resident.
(4) A statement that the applicant or resident agrees to comply with the following:
(A) All home policies regarding residents.
(B) All applicable state laws.
(C) This article.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 915 - INDIANA VETERANS' AFFAIRS COMMISSION › Article 2 - SPECIAL INSTITUTIONS › Rule 3 - Maintenance › Section 3-5 - Payment of maintenance costs

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC 10-17-9-7; IC 16-19-3-5
Affected: IC 10-17-9; IC 16-19-3
Sec. 5.
(a) Residents admitted to the home before the effective date of this article are not required to comply with subsections (c), (e) through (g), and (j)(3).
(b) Each resident is responsible for payment of the resident's maintenance costs.
(c) A resident whose available resources are insufficient to pay the entire maintenance costs on a current basis shall apply for the maximum of every benefit or assistance program for which the resident may be eligible, including, but not limited to, the benefits or assistance programs listed in 410 IAC 30-2-2(b).
(d) The home shall provide each resident with information about possible available benefits or programs of assistance and assistance in applying for those benefits.
(e) Each resident shall comply with any reporting requirements necessary to initiate or continue any benefits to which a resident is entitled.
(f) Each resident, who may be eligible for benefits including, but not limited to, the benefits listed in subsection (c), shall provide necessary information and fully cooperate with the superintendent in the application for and maintenance of such benefits.
(g) A resident may be required to provide a power of attorney or a release of information to the superintendent in order to assist in securing any benefits for which the resident may be eligible.
(h) A resident shall be billed for maintenance charges as follows:
(1) The maintenance charge shall be:
(A) billed monthly; and
(B) mailed to the address designated by the resident on the resident's application for admission.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 915 - INDIANA VETERANS' AFFAIRS COMMISSION › Article 2 - SPECIAL INSTITUTIONS › Rule 4 - Discharge of Residents › Section 4-1 - Voluntary discharge

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC 10-17-9-7; IC 16-19-3-5
Affected: IC 10-17-9; IC 16-19-3
Sec. 1.
A resident shall be voluntarily discharged from the home when the resident:
(1) has satisfactorily demonstrated a readiness to return to independent living; or
(2) no longer wishes to remain a resident.
Transferred from the Indiana State Department of Health ( 410 IAC 30-4-1 ) to the Veterans' Affairs Commission ( 915 IAC 2-4-1 ) by P.L. 21-2008, SECTION 19, effective July 1, 2008.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 915 - INDIANA VETERANS' AFFAIRS COMMISSION › Article 2 - SPECIAL INSTITUTIONS › Rule 4 - Discharge of Residents › Section 4-2 - Involuntary discharge

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC 10-17-9-7; IC 16-19-3-5
Affected: IC 10-17-9; IC 16-19-3
Sec. 2.
A resident may be discharged from the home under 410 IAC 16.2-3.1-12.
Transferred from the Indiana State Department of Health ( 410 IAC 30-4-2 ) to the Veterans' Affairs Commission ( 915 IAC 2-4-2 ) by P.L. 21-2008, SECTION 19, effective July 1, 2008.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 915 - INDIANA VETERANS' AFFAIRS COMMISSION › Article 2 - SPECIAL INSTITUTIONS › Rule 5 - Rights of Appeal › Section 5-1 - Discharge appeal

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC 10-17-9-7; IC 16-19-3-5
Affected: IC 10-17-9; IC 16-19-3
Sec. 1.
A resident may appeal a transfer or discharge by following the procedures detailed in 410 IAC 16.2-3.1-12.
Transferred from the Indiana State Department of Health ( 410 IAC 30-5-1 ) to the Veterans' Affairs Commission ( 915 IAC 2-5-1 ) by P.L. 21-2008, SECTION 19, effective July 1, 2008.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 915 - INDIANA VETERANS' AFFAIRS COMMISSION › Article 2 - SPECIAL INSTITUTIONS › Rule 5 - Rights of Appeal › Section 5-2 - Admission appeal

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC 10-17-9-7; IC 16-19-3-5
Affected: IC 4-21.5; IC 10-17-9; IC 16-19-3
Sec. 2.
An applicant may appeal under IC 4-21.5 the superintendent's decision of approval of admission or denial of admission under 410 IAC 30-2-4.
Transferred from the Indiana State Department of Health ( 410 IAC 30-5-2 ) to the Veterans' Affairs Commission ( 915 IAC 2-5-2 ) by P.L. 21-2008, SECTION 19, effective July 1, 2008.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 915 - INDIANA VETERANS' AFFAIRS COMMISSION › Article 3 - MILITARY FAMILY RELIEF FUND › Rule 1 - Purpose › Section 1-1 - Purpose

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC 10-17-12-10
Affected: IC 10-17-12
Sec. 1.
The purpose of this article is to establish criteria and
				  procedures to be utilized by the commission and executed by the department in
				  the administration of the fund under IC 10-17-12. This article sets forth
				  criteria used in determining whether an applicant is eligible to receive
				  assistance from the fund, the establishment of a hardship justifying assistance
				  from the fund, criteria examined by the commission in determining an
				  applicant's need, and a description of the application
				  process.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 915 - INDIANA VETERANS' AFFAIRS COMMISSION › Article 3 - MILITARY FAMILY RELIEF FUND › Rule 2 - Definitions › Section 2-1 - Scope of definitions

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC 10-17-12-10
Affected: IC 10-17-12
Sec. 1.
The definitions in this rule apply throughout this
				  article.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 915 - INDIANA VETERANS' AFFAIRS COMMISSION › Article 3 - MILITARY FAMILY RELIEF FUND › Rule 2 - Definitions › Section 2-2 - "Active duty" defined

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC 10-17-12-10
Affected: IC 10-16-7-0.5; IC 10-17-12
Sec. 2.
"Active duty" has the meaning set forth in IC 10-16-7-0.5 as
				  verified by Title 10 orders of the United States Code.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 915 - INDIANA VETERANS' AFFAIRS COMMISSION › Article 3 - MILITARY FAMILY RELIEF FUND › Rule 2 - Definitions › Section 2-3 - "Armed forces" defined

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC 10-17-12-10
Affected: IC 10-17-12
Sec. 3.
"Armed forces" has the meaning set forth in IC 10-17-12-2.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 915 - INDIANA VETERANS' AFFAIRS COMMISSION › Article 3 - MILITARY FAMILY RELIEF FUND › Rule 2 - Definitions › Section 2-4 - "Commission" defined

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC 10-17-12-10
Affected: IC 10-17-12
Sec. 4.
"Commission" has the meaning set forth in IC 10-17-12-3.5.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 915 - INDIANA VETERANS' AFFAIRS COMMISSION › Article 3 - MILITARY FAMILY RELIEF FUND › Rule 2 - Definitions › Section 2-5 - "DD214" defined

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC 10-17-12-10
Affected: IC 10-17-12
Sec. 5.
"DD214" refers to the United States Department of Defense
				  Form 214.
Indiana Administrative Code › Title 915 - INDIANA VETERANS' AFFAIRS COMMISSION › Article 3 - MILITARY FAMILY RELIEF FUND › Rule 2 - Definitions › Section 2-6 - "Declared war" defined

Current through July 10, 2024
Authority: IC 10-17-12-10
Affected: IC 10-17-12
Sec. 6.
"Declared war" means a war declared by an act of Congress
				  under Article 1, Section 8 of the United States Constitution.