Title 16, HEALTH

Sec. 2. (a) An individual with a communicable disease is a "serious and present risk to the health of others" under the following conditions: (1) The individual with a communicable disease engages repeatedly in a behavior that has been demonstrated epidemiologically (as defined b…

Sec. 3. (a) A licensed physician who diagnoses, treats, or counsels a patient with a serious communicable disease shall inform the patient of the patient's duty under section 1 of this chapter. (b) A physician described in subsection (a) may notify the following: (1) A health off…

Sec. 4. (a) As used in this section, "person at risk" means an individual who in the best judgment of a licensed physician: (1) has engaged in high risk activity (as defined in section 1 of this chapter); or (2) is in imminent risk of engaging in high risk activity (as defined in…

Sec. 5. (a) Except as provided in IC 35-45-21-3, a person who recklessly violates or fails to comply with this chapter commits a Class B misdemeanor. (b) Each day a violation continues constitutes a separate offense. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-35-1.] As added by P.L.…

Sec. 10. (a) Before July 1, 2019, and on a biennial basis thereafter, the state department, with the assistance of: (1) the Indiana minority health coalition; (2) health care providers that treat individuals with sickle cell disease; (3) individuals diagnosed with sickle cell dis…

Sec. 2. The state department shall establish a program for the purpose of providing for the prevention, care, and treatment of sickle cell disease and for educational programs concerning the disease. [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-2-5-2.] As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.29. Am…

Sec. 8. (a) The state department shall do the following: (1) Develop the following: (A) Application criteria and standards of eligibility for groups or organizations who apply for funds under this program. (B) Standards for determining eligibility for individuals requesting care …

Sec. 9. (a) The sickle cell chronic disease fund is established for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this chapter. The fund shall be administered by the state department. (b) The fund consists of the following: (1) Appropriations from the general assembly. (2) Amount…

Sec. 1. Member states shall consider: (1) a veteran; (2) an active military service member; (3) a member of the National Guard and reserves separating from an active duty tour; and (4) a spouse of an individual described in subdivisions (1) through (3); who holds a current valid …

Sec. 2. Member states shall expedite the processing of licensure applications submitted by: (1) veterans; (2) active military service members; (3) members of the National Guard and reserves, separating from an active duty; and (4) the spouse of an individual described in subdivis…

Sec. 3. All individuals functioning with a privilege to practice under this chapter remain subject to the adverse action provisions of IC 16-31.5-8. As added by P.L.3-2020, SEC.1.