Title 12, TITLE 12. HUMAN SERVICES

disproportionate share payment adjustments Sec. 5. Except as provided in section 6 of this chapter, disproportionate share payment adjustments under this chapter may not be withheld by the office unless federal financial participation becomes unavailable to match state money for …

payments to eligible institutions Sec. 6. (a) This section does not apply during the period that the office is assessing a hospital fee authorized by IC 16-21-10. The office is not required to make disproportionate share payments under this chapter from the Medicaid indigent care…

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-7-17.9.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.9. Repealed by P.L.27-1992, SEC.30.

disproportionate share providers; limits on total disproportionate share payments Sec. 8. (a) This section does not apply during the period that the office is assessing a hospital fee authorized by IC 16-21-10. A provider that qualifies as a municipal disproportionate share provi…

As added by P.L.126-1998, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.113-2000, SEC.16. Repealed by P.L.2-2005, SEC.131.

Sec. 1. (a) A township trustee, as administrator of township assistance, may participate in and cooperate with the establishment and use of federal surplus commodities food, cotton, or other stamp plans created by a governmental agency of the United States in the purchase of food…

Sec. 2. To establish a revolving fund necessary for a township trustee's participation or administration, the township trustees, as administrators of township assistance, may make claims in the same manner as other township assistance claims are paid by the township. [Pre-1992 Re…

Sec. 3. (a) The issuing officer employed by a township trustee must take an oath for the faithful performance of the duties of the issuing officer's office. (b) The issuing officer must furnish a bond: (1) payable to the state; and (2) conditioned upon the faithful performance of…

Sec. 4. (a) The trustees participating in or cooperating with programs under this chapter may issue to eligible recipients orders or stamps for food, clothing, or other items covered under the federal plan. (b) An order issued under this section must set forth the quantities and …

surplus food program assistance Sec. 5. If an individual receives a state or federal higher education award that is paid directly to an approved postsecondary educational institution for the individual's benefit: (1) the individual is not required to report the award as income or…

Sec. 1. (a) As used in this chapter, "mental health and addiction forensic treatment services" means evidence based treatment and recovery wraparound support services that may be provided to individuals in the criminal justice system who are charged with a felony offense, or have…

reimbursement Sec. 2. (a) An individual is eligible for mental health and addiction forensic treatment services if: (1) subject to subsection (d), the individual: (A) is a member of a household with an annual income that does not exceed two hundred percent (200%) of the federal i…

licensed provider Sec. 3. Except as provided in IC 12-23-19.5, mental health and addiction forensic treatment services may be administered or coordinated only by a provider certified by the division of mental health and addiction or licensed by the Indiana professional licensing …

account Sec. 4. (a) As used in this section, "account" refers to the mental health and addiction forensic treatment services account established by subsection (b). (b) The mental health and addiction forensic treatment services account is established for the purpose of providing …

Sec. 5. In the case of an individual who is provided mental health and addiction forensic treatment services under this chapter, the division is subrogated to the rights of the individual under any policy, contract, or program described in section 2(a)(2) of this chapter with res…

medication assisted treatment Sec. 6. (a) The division shall provide or cause to be provided education and training on the use of: (1) involuntary commitment; and (2) medication assisted treatment, including federal Food and Drug Administration approved long acting, nonaddictive …

Sec. 7. (a) The division shall survey individuals receiving mental health and addiction forensic treatment services under this chapter. The division shall survey and develop demographic research on such an individual one (1) year after the individual begins receiving the services…

Sec. 8. During the year after an individual begins receiving mental health and addiction forensic treatment services under this chapter, the division shall work jointly with the department of workforce development to coordinate employment and training services for the individual.…

Sec. 9. (a) On or before January 1, 2021, the division of mental health and addiction shall develop a comprehensive appeals process under the mental health and addiction forensic treatment services program when a corrective action plan is required. (b) The appeals process describ…

Sec. 1. (a) This chapter applies only to a patient who is transferred or discharged from a state institution administered by the division of mental health and addiction. (b) This chapter does not apply to any of the following: (1) An individual who is admitted to a state institut…

As added by P.L.40-1994, SEC.54. Repealed by P.L.143-2011, SEC.31.

setting Sec. 3. A patient shall be discharged or transferred from a state institution to the least restrictive setting: (1) when the discharge or transfer is appropriate to the patient's unique needs; (2) to prevent unnecessary and inappropriate hospitalization; and (3) in accord…

Sec. 4. Within the limits of appropriated funds, the division shall provide by written contract a continuum of care in the community for appropriate patients who are discharged or transferred under this chapter that does the following: (1) Integrates services. (2) Facilitates pro…

Sec. 5. To the extent possible, the director shall maximize the amount of federal funding and other nonstate funds available for providing the continuum of care in the community required by this chapter. As added by P.L.40-1994, SEC.54.

Sec. 6. The director shall do the following to facilitate the timely development and delivery of community services: (1) Adopt rules under IC 4-22-2. (2) Develop policies and administrative practices. As added by P.L.40-1994, SEC.54.

Sec. 7. (a) As used in this section, "transitional care" means temporary treatment services to facilitate an individual's: (1) transfer from a mental health institution to a community residential setting; or (2) discharge from a mental health institution. (b) The transitional car…

Sec. 1. (a) The division may accept voluntary contributions from a person desiring to contribute to the support of a parent or other person who receives public assistance. (b) The division shall deposit contributions made under this section in the state welfare fund. [Pre-1992 Re…

Sec. 2. The division shall issue to each person who makes a contribution under section 1 of this chapter a receipt for the contribution on a form approved by the state board of accounts. [Pre-1992 Revision Citations: 12-1-7-61(a) part; 12-1-23.5-2.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8.…

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "fund" refers to the Medicaid indigent care trust fund established by this chapter. [1992 Revision Citation: New.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.9.

Sec. 2. The Medicaid indigent care trust fund is established to pay the non-federal share of the following: (1) Enhanced disproportionate share payments to providers under IC 12-15-19-1. (2) Subject to subdivision (8), disproportionate share payments to providers under IC 12-15-1…

Sec. 3. The expenses of administering the fund shall be paid from money in the fund. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-7-61(b).] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.9.

Sec. 4. (a) The treasurer of state shall invest the money in the fund not currently needed to meet the obligations of the fund in the same manner as other public funds may be invested. (b) Interest that accrues from investments shall be deposited in the fund. [Pre-1992 Revision C…

Sec. 5. The office shall maintain records that show the amount of money in the fund and the amount of investment earnings on that amount. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-7-61(c) part.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.27-1992, SEC.24.

Sec. 6. Money in the fund at the end of a state fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-7-61(d).] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.9.

participation Sec. 7. Money in the fund may only be used for the purposes listed in section 2 of this chapter to the extent that federal financial participation under Medicaid is available to match the state money. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-7-61(e) part.] As added by P.L.…

Sec. 1. (a) If a township trustee, as administrator of township assistance, grants township assistance to an indigent individual or to any other person or agency on a township assistance order as provided by law or obligates the township for an item properly payable from township…

Sec. 2. (a) If money is not available for the payment of township assistance claims under section 1 of this chapter, the township board shall appeal to borrow money under IC 12-20-24. (b) This subsection does not apply to a county having a consolidated city. If the township board…

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-2-1-31(d).] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.145-1993, SEC.3. Repealed by P.L.101-2000, SEC.11.

Sec. 4. The state board of accounts shall prescribe the forms for the purchase of and payment for township assistance items. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-2-1-10(c).] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.14. Amended by P.L.73-2005, SEC.93.

Sec. 5. Payment for water services must be in accordance with IC 12-20-16-3. [1992 Revision Citation: New.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.14.

Sec. 1. (a) This section applies to an office based opioid treatment provider who: (1) has obtained a waiver from the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and meets the qualifying standards required to treat opioid addicted patients in an off…

Sec. 2. (a) This section does not apply to a health care provider providing services in any of the following: (1) An adult or juvenile correctional facility operated by the state or a local unit. (2) A hospital licensed under IC 16-21-2. (3) A facility that is certified by the di…

Sec. 1. (a) The bureau shall determine whether or not an individual has a developmental disability. For individuals for whom there is not enough current information available to make a determination of eligibility, the bureau shall use the results of a diagnostic assessment in de…

Sec. 10. The division shall require service coordination personnel and vocational counselors to coordinate their services. As added by P.L.272-1999, SEC.34.

Sec. 11. (a) An individual who: (1) is receiving services for individuals with a developmental disability that are funded by Medicaid; and (2) has been decertified by the office because the individual fails to meet appropriate federal level of care requirements; must continue to …

Sec. 12. The secretary may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to carry out this chapter. As added by P.L.272-1999, SEC.34. Amended by P.L.35-2016, SEC.24.

Sec. 2. The bureau shall, within the limits of available resources, provide service coordination services to individuals with a developmental disability. Service coordination services must include the development of an individual service plan. As added by P.L.272-1999, SEC.34. Am…

Sec. 3. All services provided to an individual must be provided under the individual service plan of the individual with a disability. To the extent that services described in IC 12-11-1.1-1(e) are available and meet the individual's needs, services provided to an individual shal…

Sec. 4. The bureau shall serve as the placement authority for individuals with a developmental disability under service plans developed under this chapter, including all placements in an intermediate care facility. As added by P.L.272-1999, SEC.34. Amended by P.L.99-2007, SEC.79;…

Sec. 5. When authorizing services for an individual with a developmental disability in a community based setting, the bureau shall give equal consideration based on need between: (1) individuals who resided with a family member, relative, or guardian immediately before the commun…