Title 12, HUMAN SERVICES

Sec. 5. An individual who is at least sixty-five (65) years of age and: (1) a caretaker; or (2) an individual with special needs being taken care of by a caretaker; are eligible for the caretaker support program. [Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 12-10.5-1-5.] As added by P.L.122-2026…

Sec. 6. Caretaker support program services include the following services administered by the area agencies on aging: (1) Information for caretakers about available services. (2) Assistance to caretakers in gaining access to the services. (3) Individual counseling, organization o…

Sec. 7. The bureau shall develop and implement a client cost share formula for respite care services. [Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 12-10.5-1-7.] As added by P.L.122-2026, SEC.49.

Sec. 8. When possible, the bureau shall make use of volunteers and volunteer groups, including faith based groups, when executing its duties under this article. [Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 12-10.5-1-8.] As added by P.L.122-2026, SEC.49.

Sec. 9. Rules adopted under this chapter must: (1) include protections for the rights, safety, and welfare of individuals with special needs receiving care from a caretaker under this chapter, including reasonable monitoring and reporting requirements; (2) serve distinct populati…

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 reasonabl…

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 provi…

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…

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…

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.

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 i…

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.…

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 mai…

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-…

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, s…

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-direct…

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.

Sec. 1. If after investigation the office determines that a provider has violated a Medicaid statute or rule adopted under a Medicaid statute, the office may impose at least one (1) of the following sanctions: (1) Denial of payment to the provider for Medicaid services provided d…

Sec. 1.5. In addition to any sanction imposed on a provider under section 1 of this chapter, a provider convicted of an offense under IC 35-43-5 for fraud relating to Medicaid is ineligible to participate in the Medicaid program for ten (10) years after the conviction. As added b…

Sec. 2. A provider may appeal a sanction under section 1 of this chapter under rules concerning appeal that are adopted by the secretary under IC 4-22-2. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-7-15.3(b) part.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.9.

Sec. 3. After exhausting all administrative remedies, a provider may obtain judicial review of a sanction under IC 4-21.5-5. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-7-15.3(b) part.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.9.

Sec. 4. A final directive made by the office that: (1) denies payment to a provider for medical services provided during a specified period of time; or (2) terminates a provider agreement permitting a provider's participation in the Medicaid program; must direct the provider to i…

Sec. 5. Subject to section 6 of this chapter, a final directive: (1) denying payment to a provider; (2) rejecting a prospective provider's application for participation in the Medicaid program; or (3) terminating a provider agreement permitting a provider's participation in the M…

Sec. 6. A provider may not be declared to be eligible until the office has received the following: (1) Full repayment of the amount paid to the provider in excess of the proper and legal amount due, including any interest charge assessed by the office. (2) Full payment of a civil…

Sec. 7. Except as provided in section 8 of this chapter, a provider who has been subjected to a sanction under section 1 of this chapter may file an agreement as provided in IC 12-15-11. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-7-15.5(a).] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.9.

Sec. 8. A provider who: (1) has been convicted of a crime relating to the provision of services under this chapter; or (2) has been subjected to a sanction under section 1 of this chapter on three (3) separate occasions by directive of the administrator; is ineligible to submit c…

Sec. 1. (a) A township trustee may not, acting as administrator of township assistance, disburse any money or incur any obligation in the furnishing of township assistance in excess of the amount appropriated for that purpose. (b) Appropriations for township assistance purposes m…

Sec. 2. (a) Copies of all township budgets for current township assistance shall, as finally adopted and approved, be placed on file in the office of the county auditor. If an additional appropriation for current township assistance is made by a township: (1) a certified copy of …

Sec. 3. The state board of accounts shall adopt uniform forms and necessary rules under this chapter to make the method of budgeting and appropriating township assistance money uniform in all townships. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-2-4-4.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.14. Amend…