Title 12, HUMAN SERVICES

Sec. 10. (a) As used in this section, "candy" means a preparation of sugar, honey, or other natural or artificial sweeteners in combination with chocolate, fruits, nuts, or other ingredients or flavorings in the form of bars, drops, or pieces. The term does not include any prepar…

Sec. 2. (a) Beginning January 1, 2014, the division shall implement a schedule for the distribution of benefits to an approximately evenly distributed number of SNAP recipients during the fifth through the twenty-third day of each month. (b) The division may prorate benefits for …

Sec. 3. (a) Beginning January 1, 2020, and in accordance with 21 U.S.C. 862a(d)(1), the state elects to opt out of the application of 21 U.S.C. 862a(a) for individuals who have been convicted of an offense under IC 35-48 (controlled substances), or an offense in another jurisdict…

Sec. 4. (a) The division shall notify the United States Department of Agriculture and take any other action necessary for the state to terminate the state's participation in the use of expanded categorical eligibility within SNAP unless required by federal law. (b) The division: …

Sec. 5. (a) Except as otherwise provided by federal law, income that an individual earns for: (1) employment in a paid internship; (2) employment in a work based learning course (as defined in IC 20-43-8-0.7; or (3) paid postsecondary work experience that allows the individual to…

Sec. 6. (a) Except as otherwise provided by federal law, income that an individual earns employed at a temporary job as a census worker may not be considered as a resource, asset, or income in determining an applicant's or recipient's eligibility for SNAP assistance. (b) The divi…

Sec. 8. (a) As used in this section, "eligible individual" means an individual who: (1) is: (A) sixty (60) years of age or older; or (B) a person with a disability, as determined under rules adopted by the division; and (2) resides in a household every resident of which is: (A) s…

Sec. 9. (a) An individual is not eligible to receive SNAP benefits unless the individual is a resident of the United States who meets at least one (1) of the following: (1) Is a citizen or national of the United States. (2) Is an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence (a…

Sec. 1. The office may contract with another state agency or other persons to administer any part of the Medicaid program. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-7-17.1(a).] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.9.

Sec. 2. The office shall do the following: (1) Prepare requirements, including qualifications, for bidders offering to contract with the state to perform the functions under section 3 of this chapter. (2) Assist the Indiana department of administration in preparing bid specificat…

Sec. 3. The office shall select an approach to finance and administer Medicaid claims consisting of one (1) of the following: (1) A direct provider payment plan administered by the office. (2) A direct provider payment plan administered by a fiscal agent. (3) A managed care organ…

Sec. 4. (a) A contract to administer any part of the Medicaid program may be for an original term of not more than four (4) years. (b) At the option of the office, the term of the contract may be extended for a term of not more than two (2) additional years. (c) An extension may …

Sec. 5. (a) A contractor with the state under this chapter may subcontract a part of the contract, subject to the approval of the office and the Indiana department of administration. (b) A subcontract may not extend beyond the term of the contract. (c) A contractor shall furnish …

Sec. 6. (a) A contractor under section 1 of this chapter shall submit a detailed statement, at the times and in the form prescribed by the office, for the amount of adjusted actual Medicaid provider costs and insurance premiums. (b) The office shall certify a statement under subs…

Sec. 7. (a) A contractor under section 1 of this chapter shall submit a statement, at the times and in the form prescribed by the office, requesting payment for fees for performance of administrative responsibilities under contracts executed under this chapter. (b) The office sha…

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "CCDF program" refers to the federal Child Care and Development Fund voucher program administered under 45 CFR 98 and 45 CFR 99. As added by P.L.83-2022, SEC.4.

Sec. 2. Subject to approval by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, after a household has been determined to be eligible for assistance under the CCDF program, additional annual income of up to fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000) earned by the household may n…

Sec. 3. A household that, at the time of the office of the secretary's initial determination of the household's income eligibility for purposes of entry into the CCDF program: (1) subject to federal law, has a parent or guardian who is working or attending a job training or an ed…

Sec. 4. A household that, at the time of the office of the secretary's initial determination of the household's income eligibility for purposes of entry into the CCDF program, includes a foster parent (as defined in IC 31-9-2.1-109) is eligible for assistance under the CCDF progr…

Sec. 5. The office of the secretary shall allocate two hundred (200) CCDF program vouchers to be used for a child placed with a licensed foster parent. However, if any CCDF program vouchers remain unused after a period of ninety (90) days, the office of the secretary may allocate…

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "facility" means a facility licensed under IC 12-28-5 and certified under Title XIX of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq.) as an intermediate care facility for individuals with intellectual disabilities. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 1…

Sec. 10. (a) An applicant for Medicaid who desires to be placed in a community residential facility must first receive a diagnostic evaluation to be provided by the division of disability, aging, and rehabilitative services. (b) Subsequent diagnostic evaluations by the division o…

Sec. 11. (a) The office may assess community residential facilities for the developmentally disabled (as defined in IC 12-7-2.1-118) and intermediate care facilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities (ICF/IID) (as defined in IC 16-29-4-2) that are not operated by the…

Sec. 2. (a) The office shall reimburse community residential facilities for the developmentally disabled for the cost of the Medicaid services that are provided by the facility to individuals who are eligible for Medicaid. (b) 405 IAC 1-12-27 is void. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation:…

Sec. 4. The criteria for reimbursement under this chapter must include the following: (1) The method of determining initial rates of reimbursement. (2) The method of determining the maximum rate of reimbursement. (3) The frequency of rate reviews. (4) The method of depreciating t…

Sec. 4.5. (a) This section applies to a community residential facility for the developmentally disabled licensed as a child rearing residence that: (1) is a home exclusively for children; (2) has a behavior management program staffed by: (A) a behavior management consultant; or (…

Sec. 5. The office may establish a special interim rate for each community residential facility to ensure that the reasonable special costs involved in the initial year of operation of a facility are reimbursed. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-7.3-3.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SE…

Sec. 6. The office shall allow a resident of a facility who is receiving Medicaid to retain a personal allowance of fifty-two dollars ($52) each month. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-7.3-4(a).] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.294-2001, SEC.5.

Sec. 6.5. (a) If a resident of a facility: (1) is a recipient of assistance under the federal Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program; and (2) receives an income that is less than the amount described in section 6 of this chapter; the office shall pay to the individual an amou…

Sec. 7. The secretary may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to do the following: (1) Establish criteria based on the functioning level of the residents. (2) Determine the personal allowance to which each resident is entitled. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-7.3-4(b).] As added by P.L…

exemption Sec. 8. A personal allowance is exempt from income eligibility consideration by the office. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-7.3-4(c).] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.9.

Sec. 9. The personal allowance for one (1) month for an individual described in section 6 of this chapter whose employment is part of the individual's habilitation plan or who is working in a sheltered workshop or day activity center is the amount that a person would be entitled …

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "commission" refers to the Medicaid advisory commission created by this chapter. [1992 Revision Citation: New.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.42-2024, SEC.85.

Sec. 11. (a) Each member of the commission who is not a state employee is entitled to the minimum salary per diem provided by IC 4-10-11-2.1(b). The member is also entitled to reimbursement for mileage, traveling expenses as provided under IC 4-13-1-4, and other expenses actually…

Sec. 12. On or before July 1, 2027, and July 1 biennially thereafter, the commission shall submit a report to the executive director of the legislative services agency, in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6, for review by the interim committee on government in accordance with I…

Sec. 2. The Medicaid advisory commission is created to act in an advisory capacity to the office in matters related to policy development and in the effective administration of the Medicaid program. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-13-1(a).] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.9. Amende…

Sec. 3. The commission shall be appointed as follows: (1) Sixteen (16) members shall be appointed by the administrator of the office as follows: (A) Six (6) members representing Medicaid providers, with no more than one (1) representative of each Medicaid type. (B) Two (2) member…

Sec. 4. (a) Subject to subsection (b), an appointment to the commission expires in accordance with section 5 of this chapter, but a member serves until the member's successor is designated. (b) A member of the commission serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority who appo…

Sec. 5. (a) This subsection does not apply to a member of the general assembly appointed to the commission under section 3 of this chapter. Except as provided in subsection (c), an appointment to the commission is for a four (4) year term that expires as follows: (1) For a member…

Sec. 6. The following shall serve as ex officio members of the commission: (1) The state health commissioner or the commissioner's designee. (2) The director of the division of mental health and addiction or the director's designee. (3) The administrator of the office. (4) The di…

Sec. 7. The office shall provide staff support to the commission. The administrator of the office shall serve as secretary of the commission. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-13-1(d) part.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.42-2024, SEC.91.

Sec. 9. The commission shall do the following: (1) Meet at least four (4) times each year, one (1) time in each calendar quarter. (2) Hold special meetings that the commission or the secretary requests. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-13-1(f).] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.9. Am…

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "home health agency" means a public or private organization, whether owned or operated by one (1) or more persons, that furnishes or offers to furnish home health services. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-7.5-1(a) part.] As added by P.L.2-1992, …

Sec. 10. A subcontract let by a prime contractor must be approved by the office and the Indiana department of administration. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-7.5-3 part.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.9.

Sec. 11. The contractor or the subcontractor shall furnish the following information to the office: (1) The amount of the subcontract. (2) The qualifications of the subcontractor for guaranteeing performance. (3) Other data required by the state. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1…

Sec. 12. Upon request, a contract or subcontract shall be made available to the legislative council or the council's representative for inspection and examination. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-7.5-3 part.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.9.