Title 12, TITLE 12. HUMAN SERVICES

Sec. 19. The office may, in administering managed care programs, contract with community entities, including private entities, for the following: (1) Outreach for and enrollment in the managed care programs. (2) Provision of services. (3) Consumer education and public health educ…

Sec. 2. A county office shall serve as an agent of the division of family resources. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-7-16(a) part.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.106; P.L.5-1993, SEC.119; P.L.145-2006, SEC.82.

transferring to community based care Sec. 20. (a) The office shall implement a policy that allows the amount of Medicaid funds necessary to provide services to follow an individual who is transferring from institutional care to Medicaid home and community based care. (b) The amou…

program; HCI; UPL Sec. 20.2. The office shall develop, maintain, and use a computer system to store documents concerning the disproportionate share hospital payment program, the hospital care for the indigent program, and the hospital care for the indigent upper payment level pro…

individual Sec. 20.4. (a) If a Medicaid recipient is: (1) adjudicated to be a delinquent child and placed in: (A) a community based correctional facility for children; (B) a juvenile detention facility; or (C) a secure facility, not including a facility licensed as a child caring…

Sec. 21. Beginning January 1, 2012, the office and a contractor of the office shall operate a single electronic eligibility verification system that would allow the determination of whether an individual is participating in the state Medicaid program. As added by P.L.27-2011, SEC…

state share of cost of services Sec. 21.2. (a) The budget agency shall develop a plan and seek federal approval to qualify services that are provided to assist exceptional learners in accessing or coordinating services, or both, under the state Medicaid plan. (b) The budget agenc…

Sec. 21.7. (a) To the extent allowed by federal law, the office may use federal or state funds under the Medicaid program to pay premiums and other expenses related to a life insurance policy that is in force and owned by an applicant or a recipient who: (1) is: (A) at least fift…

Sec. 22. (a) The office shall visit a Medicaid provider's office, entity, or facility if: (1) the provider is categorized as high risk to the Medicaid program under 42 U.S.C. 1395cc(j)(2)(B) and 42 CFR 455.450; and (2) the provider's Medicaid claims have increased by at least fif…

Sec. 23. (a) Not later than November 1, 2023, the office shall: (1) develop a schedule for the periodic review of Medicaid reimbursement rates for each category of service that does not have a rate review frequency in state or federal code; and (2) provide the schedule developed …

Sec. 3. The division of family resources shall supervise the county offices regarding services provided under this chapter. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-7-16(a) part.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.107; P.L.5-1993, SEC.120; P.L.145-2006, SEC.83.…

Sec. 4. (a) The office and the division of family resources shall formulate written protocols that specify the following: (1) That the county offices are responsible for all eligibility determinations made under the state Medicaid program. (2) That the office is responsible for p…

Security Administration; eligibility determinations for aged, blind, and disabled; authorization to request transition change for determinations Sec. 5. (a) The office may enter into an agreement with the Commissioner of the United States Social Security Administration under whic…

Health and Human Services; division of administrative costs Sec. 6. The office may pay to the Secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human Services one-half (1/2) of the administrative cost of carrying out the agreement. However, with respect to an individual eli…

automatic coverage Sec. 8. An individual who receives assistance in one (1) of the adult categories before January 1, 1974, is not required to make a new application and is automatically covered by the plan while the individual remains eligible. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-…

Sec. 9. (a) If the state does not enter into a contract with the Secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human Services to administer the Medicaid program, a recipient must make an application for Medicaid to the county office of the county or district in which th…

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "affected agency" means any of the following: (1) The department of correction. (2) The Indiana department of health. (3) The division of mental health and addiction. (4) The division of disability and rehabilitative services. [Pre-1992 Revision C…

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "covered medical services" refers to medical services that meet the following qualifications: (1) Cost more than one hundred fifty dollars ($150). (2) Are provided to a committed individual or patient of an institution under the jurisdiction of an…

Sec. 3. (a) The division shall, with the advice of the division's medical staff, representatives of affected agencies, and other individuals selected by the director of the division, adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to do the following: (1) Provide for prior review and approval of cov…

Sec. 4. (a) The division shall contract with the same contractor with which the office contracts under IC 12-15-30 to provide administrative and fiscal services to implement this chapter. (b) A contract for services is not subject to IC 5-22. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-5-7-5…

Sec. 5. Payment for covered medical services approved by the fiscal agent shall be paid: (1) from money for the Medicaid program if the requirements of IC 12-15 are met; or (2) if a payment cannot be made under subdivision (1), from a state appropriation either made for an affect…

Sec. 1. The division shall establish county offices of family resources in each county. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-3-1.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.157; P.L.5-1993, SEC.170; P.L.146-2008, SEC.392; P.L.44-2009, SEC.13.

Sec. 10. Subject to the rules adopted by the director of the division, a county office shall administer the following: (1) Assistance to dependent children in the homes of the dependent children. (2) Assistance and services to elderly persons. (3) Assistance to persons with disab…

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-3-4(b) part.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.163; P.L.5-1993, SEC.176. Repealed by P.L.146-2008, SEC.804.

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-3-4(c).] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.164; P.L.5-1993, SEC.177; P.L.61-1993, SEC.61; P.L.1-1994, SEC.68. Repealed by P.L.146-2008, SEC.804.

to administer act; filing of suits; notices and summonses Sec. 13. (a) A county office may sue and be sued under the name of "The Office of Family Resources of _____________ County". (b) The county office has all other rights and powers and shall perform all other duties necessar…

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-3-6(b).] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.166; P.L.5-1993, SEC.179; P.L.273-1999, SEC.91. Repealed by P.L.145-2006, SEC.376.

special fund; expenditures Sec. 15. (a) The division may receive and administer a gift, devise, or bequest of personal property, including the income from real property, that is to or for the benefit of an individual receiving payments or services through a county office. (b) The…

benefit of persons receiving payments or services Sec. 16. (a) This section does not apply to money appropriated by the general assembly, including any federal grant. (b) The family resources trust clearance fund is established to administer money available to or for the benefit …

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-3-9.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.169; P.L.5-1993, SEC.182. Repealed by P.L.273-1999, SEC.124.

assistance on behalf of applicant or recipient; fee for services Sec. 18. (a) After petition to and with the approval of the judge of a court of the county where an applicant for or recipient of public assistance resides, a county office may take the actions described in subsecti…

appointment proceedings Sec. 19. (a) A responsible person approved under section 18 of this chapter preferably must be a relative or friend of good moral character whose interest is limited to the well-being of the applicant or recipient. However, the responsible person may not b…

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-3-3(a) part.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.234-2005, SEC.42; P.L.138-2007, SEC.3; P.L.146-2008, SEC.393; P.L.44-2009, SEC.14. Repealed by P.L.210-2015, SEC.56.

use of assistance money received Sec. 20. (a) A responsible person appointed under section 18 of this chapter shall make financial reports concerning the services provided by the responsible person at the time and in the manner prescribed by the court. A responsible person shall …

Sec. 21. (a) Notwithstanding any other law, after December 31, 1999, a county may not impose any of the following: (1) A property tax levy for a county welfare fund. (2) A property tax levy for a county welfare administration fund. (b) Notwithstanding any other law, after Decembe…

Sec. 22. Each official and body responsible for the levying of taxes for the county must ensure that sufficient levies are made to meet the principal and interest on all bonds issued and loans made under this article before January 1, 2009, at the time fixed for the payment of th…

Sec. 3. The county director is the executive and administrative officer of the county office. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-3-3(a) part.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.158; P.L.5-1993, SEC.171; P.L.146-2008, SEC.394; P.L.44-2009, SEC.15.

Sec. 4. (a) A county director is entitled to receive as compensation for the county director's services an amount determined by the division that is within: (1) the lawfully established appropriations; and (2) the salary ranges of the pay plan adopted by the state personnel depar…

Sec. 5. (a) In addition to the compensation paid under this article, a county director may receive for each mile necessarily traveled in the discharge of the county director's duties the same amount per mile that other state employees receive. (b) A county director is also entitl…

Sec. 6. Before beginning the discharge of the county director's official duties, a county director must do the following: (1) Execute a bond payable to the state. The following apply to a bond executed under this section: (A) The bond must be conditioned on the faithful discharge…

Sec. 7. (a) The director of the division or the director's designee shall appoint the number of assistants necessary to administer the welfare activities within the county that are administered by the division under IC 12-13 through IC 12-19 or by an administrative rule. (b) The …

Sec. 8. The costs of personal services in the administration of a county office's duties described in section 7(a) of this chapter shall be paid by the division. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-3-8(a).] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.160; P.L.5-1993,…

Sec. 9. (a) The division shall provide the necessary facilities to house the county office. (b) The division shall pay for the costs of the facilities, supplies, and equipment needed by each county office. [Pre-1992 Revision Citations: subsection (a) formerly 12-1-3-4(b) part; su…

Sec. 1. The purpose of this article is to provide necessary and prompt relief to the citizens and residents of Indiana. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-2-1-34 part.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.14.

Sec. 2. This article shall be liberally construed so that the article's purposes and policies may be accomplished as equitably and expeditiously as possible. [Pre-1992 Revision Citations: 12-2-1-34 part; 12-2-1-39 part.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.14.

Sec. 3. (a) Each county auditor is entitled to reasonable additional clerical help to carry out the auditor's responsibilities under this article, as determined to be necessary by each county's fiscal body. (b) The county fiscal body shall make an appropriation for the payment of…

Sec. 4. (a) This section does not apply to an attorney who is admitted to practice law in Indiana. (b) A person who receives any item of value from an applicant or a recipient in connection with assisting that applicant or recipient in obtaining township assistance commits townsh…

Sec. 5. (a) After June 30, 2005, a reference to "poor relief" in a statute, a rule, an interim guideline, a contract, an application for benefits, an eligibility standard, a tax levy, a fund, a bond issue or another form of indebtedness, or any other legal document or order shall…

Sec. 6. A valid claim: (1) for goods or services provided; and (2) not paid; under IC 12-2 (before its repeal) shall be paid under the corresponding provision of this article. As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.270.

Sec. 1. The division of mental health and addiction is established to apply the division's resources to ensure that Indiana citizens have access to appropriate mental health and addiction services that promote individual self-sufficiency. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 16-13-1-4 pa…