Title 12, TITLE 12. HUMAN SERVICES

no effect on substantive operation of prior law; treatment of references to prior law Sec. 1. (a) P.L.2-1992 is intended to be a codification and restatement of applicable or corresponding provisions repealed by P.L.2-1992. P.L.2-1992 is also intended to implement P.L.9-1991 to m…

Sec. 2. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a rule adopted under a provision repealed by P.L.2-1992 is valid and effective until a rule is adopted under IC 4-22-2 that: (1) supersedes in whole or in part the rule adopted under a provision repealed by P.L.2-1992; or (2) repe…

Sec. 3. The general assembly may, by concurrent resolution, preserve any of the background materials related to P.L.2-1992. As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.250.

Sec. 1. Except as otherwise provided, the definitions in this article apply throughout this title. [1992 Revision Citation: New.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1.

Sec. 2. Except as otherwise provided in this title, a reference to federal statute or regulation in this title is a reference to the statute or regulation as in effect on January 1, 1992. [1992 Revision Citation: New.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1.

National Voter Registration Act Sec. 3. Except as otherwise provided in this title, a reference in this title to a federal statute or regulation relating to the federal National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (52 U.S.C. 20501) is a reference to the statute or regulation as in eff…

or proceedings Sec. 4. P.L.9-1991 does not affect: (1) rights or liabilities accrued; (2) penalties incurred; (3) crimes committed; or (4) proceedings begun; before January 1, 1992. Those rights, liabilities, penalties, crimes, and proceedings continue and shall be imposed and en…

30, 1999, and before December 1, 1999 Sec. 5. Actions taken under IC 12-8-1 (expired), IC 12-8-2 (expired), IC 12-8-6 (expired), and IC 12-8-8 (expired) after June 30, 1999, and before December 1, 1999, are legalized and validated to the extent that those actions would have been …

Sec. 1. The division of disability and rehabilitative services is established. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-2-1.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.31; P.L.5-1993, SEC.44; P.L.141-2006, SEC.31.

Sec. 2. IC 12-8-8.5 applies to the division. [1992 Revision Citation: New.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.160-2012, SEC.20.

Sec. 3. The division consists of the following bureaus: (1) The rehabilitation services bureau established by IC 12-12-1-1. (2) The bureau of disabilities services established by IC 12-11-1.1-1. (3) The bureau of child development services established by IC 12-12.7-1-1. [1992 Rev…

Sec. 1. The bureau of aging and in-home services is established within the division. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-3-3(a).] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.35; P.L.5-1993, SEC.48.

Sec. 2. The purpose of the bureau is to assist the constantly increasing number of aged in: (1) maintaining self-sufficiency and personal well-being with the dignity to which the years of labor entitle the person; and (2) realizing the aged person's maximum potential as a creativ…

Sec. 3. The bureau shall administer the following programs: (1) The federal Older Americans Act under IC 12-9.1-4-1. (2) Area agencies on aging services under this article. (3) Adult protective services under IC 12-10-3. (4) Room and board assistance and assistance to residents i…

Sec. 4. The bureau shall perform the following duties: (1) Provide a comprehensive and coordinated service system for Indiana's aging population, giving high priority to those individuals in greatest need. (2) Conduct studies and research into the needs and problems of the aging.…

Sec. 5. In carrying out the bureau's duties under this chapter, the bureau shall coordinate service delivery with the area agencies on aging. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-3-5.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.4.

Sec. 6. (a) The area agencies on aging designated by the bureau in each planning and service region shall do the following: (1) Determine the needs and resources of the aged in the area. (2) Coordinate, in cooperation with other agencies or organizations in the area, region, dist…

Sec. 1. The rehabilitation services bureau is established within the division. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-10-9.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.6.

approved institution; award not considered income Sec. 10. 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…

Sec. 2. The director shall organize the bureau in the manner necessary to carry out the bureau's duties. However, the bureau must include the following: (1) The unit of services for individuals who are blind and individuals who are visually impaired. (2) The unit of vocational re…

Sec. 3. The bureau shall do the following: (1) Plan, establish, and operate programs, facilities, and services relating to vocational rehabilitation. (2) Design all necessary state plans for rehabilitation services required for the receipt and disbursement of any money available …

[Pre-1992 Revision Citations: subdivision (1) formerly 4-28-10-13; subdivision (2) formerly 4-28-10-14 part; subdivision (3) formerly 4-28-10-14 part.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.1-1993, SEC.129; P.L.2-1995, SEC.48; P.L.284-2001, SEC.1. Repealed by P.L.64-2002,…

Sec. 4.1. (a) The bureau may do the following: (1) Establish vocational rehabilitation centers separately or in conjunction with community rehabilitation centers. (2) Contract with governmental units and other public or private organizations to provide any of the vocational rehab…

disabilities; assessment of rehabilitation services; provision of rehabilitation services to deferred individuals Sec. 5. (a) The bureau shall provide job placement services, including supported employment (as defined in 34 CFR 363.6), on a consistent statewide basis for qualifie…

service is an individual with a disability Sec. 6. The bureau shall, upon request of an applicant for state civil service (as defined in IC 4-15-2.2-10), determine whether the applicant is an individual with a disability who is eligible to be appointed under IC 4-15-2.2-33. [Pre-…

Sec. 7. The bureau may conduct research and demonstration projects, including inquiries into the causes of blindness and other disabilities and their prevention. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-10-22.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.6.

Sec. 8. (a) The bureau may receive property from any source if the director determines that receipt of the property is consistent with this article. (b) The bureau may, subject to the terms of the gift or bequest, sell, convey, or authorize the use of the gift or bequest. [Pre-19…

Sec. 9. (a) The rehabilitation services fund is established. (b) The fund consists of gifts and bequests, and the proceeds of the sale of gifts and bequests, received by the bureau. (c) The balance remaining in the fund at the end of a state fiscal year remains in the fund and do…

Sec. 1. The division of family resources is established. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-2-1.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.234-2005, SEC.19.

Sec. 2. IC 12-8-8.5 applies to the division. [1992 Revision Citation: New.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.160-2012, SEC.31.

Sec. 0.5. As used in this chapter, "TANF assistance group" means persons whose income, resources, or needs are considered in determining one (1) or both of the following: (1) The eligibility of the persons for assistance under TANF. (2) The amount of TANF assistance for which the…

Note: This version of section effective 7-1-2024. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 7-1-2024. Sec. 1. (a) Assistance under TANF shall be given to a dependent child who otherwise qualifies for assistance if the child is living in a family home of a person…

paid postsecondary work experience excluded Sec. 1.2. (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 postsecondar…

Sec. 1.3. Except as otherwise provided under federal law, the money in an account (as defined in IC 21-9-2-2) of an education savings program (as defined in IC 21-9-2-11) may not be considered as a resource or asset in determining an applicant's or recipient's eligibility for ass…

Sec. 1.4. (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 assistance under TANF. (b) …

Note: This version of section effective 7-1-2024. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 7-1-2024. Sec. 1.5. (a) This section does not apply if the: (1) dependent child does not have a living parent or legal guardian; (2) whereabouts of the dependent child's …

pregnant women Sec. 1.7. (a) The division shall, before July 1, 2025, determine whether an individual is eligible for TANF assistance based on the individual's amount of need set forth in 470 IAC 10.3-4-3 (as in effect on January 1, 2022). (b) After June 30, 2025, and before July…

Note: This version of section effective 7-1-2024. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 7-1-2024. Sec. 2. An application for a dependent child under this article, or for a woman described in section 1(f) of this chapter, must be made to the county office of …

assignment of rights Note: This version of section effective 7-1-2024. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 7-1-2024. Sec. 3. An application must meet the following conditions: (1) Be in writing. (2) Be made in the manner and upon the form required by the d…

Sec. 4. One (1) application may be made for more than one (1) child of the same family if the children reside with the same person. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-7-5 part.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8.

Sec. 5. An applicant's signature on an approved application is an assignment for purposes of IC 12-14-7. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-7-5.1(b).] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8.

Note: This version of section effective 7-1-2024. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 7-1-2024. Sec. 6. (a) Whenever the county office receives: (1) notification of the dependency of a child; or (2) an application for assistance; an investigation and recor…

Sec. 8. The division may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement and carry out this article. As added by P.L.103-2023, SEC.7.

Sec. 1. The office of the secretary shall administer the Medicaid program under 42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-7-16(a) part.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.109-2014, SEC.18.

and rules Sec. 10. The secretary may: (1) take actions; (2) give directions; and (3) adopt procedures and rules under IC 4-22-2; necessary to carry out the Medicaid program and the federal Social Security Act to provide Medicaid and ensure uniform equitable treatment of applicant…

payment into Medicaid account; apportionment Sec. 11. (a) Money received from a Medicaid recipient or collected from the recipient's estate shall be: (1) forwarded to the office; and (2) paid into the Medicaid account of the state general fund. (b) Money under subsection (a) must…

Sec. 13. The office shall conduct an annual evaluation of the effectiveness of providing Medicaid under IC 12-15-2-12 and IC 12-15-2-14. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-7-58 part.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.9.

Sec. 14. The office shall annually submit a report to the legislative council that covers all aspects of the office's evaluation, including the following: (1) The number and demographic characteristics of the individuals receiving Medicaid during the preceding fiscal year. (2) Th…

contracts for administration of program; rules Sec. 15. (a) The office shall administer the program of assignment, enforcement, and collection of rights of payments for medical care that is provided for under 42 U.S.C. 1396k. (b) The office may enter into contracts to administer …

reimbursable costs; school based covered services Sec. 16. (a) Each: (1) school corporation; or (2) school corporation's employed, licensed, or qualified provider; must enroll in a program to use federal funds under the Medicaid program (IC 12-15-1 et seq.) with the intent to sha…