Prioritization of program funding by area agency on aging

Ind. Code § 12-10-10-7.5, under Community and Home Options to Institutional Care for the Elderly and Disabled Program.

Ind. Code § 12-10-10-7.5

Sec. 7.5. An area agency on aging shall prioritize program funding to do the following:

(1) Identify individuals who are: (A) at risk of impairment with respect to activities of daily living; (B) eligible for the program; and (C) not eligible to receive Medicaid. (2) Provide community and home care services to individuals described in subdivision (1) for the purpose of: (A) preventing and reducing: (i) hospitalizations; and (ii) institutionalizations; and (B) reducing the need for Medicaid home and community based services. As added by P.L.167-2025, SEC.4.