Ind. Code ch. 12-10-22

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Ind. Code § 12-10-22-1 "Caretaker"

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "caretaker" means an individual who: (1) provides ongoing care for an individual who: (A) is at least eighteen (18) years of age; and (B) has special needs; and (2) does not receive money for the care provided under subdivision (1). [Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 12-10.5-1-1.] As added by P.L.122-2026, SEC.49.

Ind. Code § 12-10-22-2 "Special needs"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "special needs" means any of the following: (1) Alzheimer's disease or any related disorder. (2) Inability to perform at least two (2) activities of daily living. (3) Any other condition that the bureau determines by rule should be covered by this article. [Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 12-10.5-1-2.] As added by P.L.122-2026, SEC.49.

Ind. Code § 12-10-22-3 Establishment of program

Sec. 3. The caretaker support program is established. [Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 12-10.5-1-3.] As added by P.L.122-2026, SEC.49.

Ind. Code § 12-10-22-4 Administration of program; adoption of rules

Sec. 4. (a) The bureau shall administer the caretaker support program established by this chapter. (b) The bureau shall do the following: (1) Subject to section 9 of this chapter, adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 for the coordination and administration of the caretaker support program. (2) Administer any money for the caretaker support program that is appropriated by the general assembly. [Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 12-10.5-1-4.] As added by P.L.122-2026, SEC.49.

Ind. Code § 12-10-22-5 Eligibility for program

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.49.

Ind. Code § 12-10-22-6 Included services

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 of support groups, and caretaker training to assist caretakers in making decisions and solving problems in the individual's role as caretaker. (4) Respite care to offer caretakers temporary relief from caretaker responsibilities. [Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 12-10.5-1-6.] As added by P.L.122-2026, SEC.49.

Ind. Code § 12-10-22-7 Client cost share formula

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.

Ind. Code § 12-10-22-8 Use of volunteers

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.

Ind. Code § 12-10-22-9 Adoption of rules

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 populations, including: (A) the aged; (B) persons with developmental disabilities; and (C) persons with physical disabilities; in a manner that recognizes, and appropriately responds to, the particular needs of the population; (3) not create barriers to the availability of home and community based services under IC 12-10-10 and IC 12-10-11.5 by imposing costly or unduly burdensome requirements on caretakers or other service providers, including: (A) requirements for proof of financial responsibility; and (B) monitoring, enforcement, reporting, or other administrative requirements; and (4) otherwise comply with IC 12-10-10, IC 12-10-11.5, and this chapter. [Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 12-10.5-1-9.] As added by P.L.122-2026, SEC.49.

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