Ind. Code ch. 4-12-5

Ind. Code ch. 4-12-5
in effect

Ind. Code § 4-12-5-1 "Account" defined

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "account" refers to the Indiana health care account established by section 3 of this chapter. As added by P.L.21-2000, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.291-2001, SEC.54.

Ind. Code § 4-12-5-2 "Master settlement agreement" defined

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "master settlement agreement" has the meaning set forth in IC 24-3-3-6. As added by P.L.21-2000, SEC.3.

Ind. Code § 4-12-5-3 Establishment and purpose of account; administration

Sec. 3. (a) The Indiana health care account is established within the Indiana tobacco master settlement agreement fund for the purpose of promoting the health of the citizens of Indiana. The account consists of: (1) amounts, if any, that another statute requires to be distributed to the account from the Indiana tobacco master settlement agreement fund; (2) appropriations to the account from other sources; and (3) grants, gifts, and donations intended for deposit in the account. (b) The account shall be administered by the budget agency. Money in the account at the end of the state fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund but remains available for expenditure. As added by P.L.21-2000, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.291-2001, SEC.55.

Ind. Code § 4-12-5-4 Distribution of money from account

Sec. 4. Subject to appropriation by the general assembly, review by the budget committee, and approval by the budget agency, the state comptroller shall distribute money from the account to public or private entities or individuals for the implementation of programs concerning one (1) or more of the following purposes: (1) The children's health insurance program established under IC 12-17.6. (2) Cancer detection tests and cancer education programs. (3) Heart disease and stroke education programs. (4) Assisting community health centers in providing: (A) vaccinations against communicable diseases, with an emphasis on service to youth and senior citizens; (B) health care services and preventive measures that address the special health care needs of minorities (as defined in IC 16-46-6-2); and (C) health care services and preventive measures in rural areas. (5) Promoting health and wellness activities. (6) Encouraging the prevention of disease, particularly tobacco related diseases. (7) Addressing the special health care needs of those who suffer most from tobacco related diseases, including end of life and long term care alternatives. (8) Addressing minority health disparities. (9) Addressing the impact of tobacco related diseases, particularly on minorities and females. (10) Promoting community based health care, particularly in areas with a high percentage of underserved citizens, including individuals with disabilities, or with a shortage of health care professionals. (11) Enhancing local health department services. (12) Expanding community based minority health infrastructure. (13) Other purposes recommended by the Indiana department of health. As added by P.L.21-2000, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.291-2001, SEC.56; P.L.197-2011, SEC.6; P.L.109-2015, SEC.11; P.L.56-2023, SEC.15; P.L.9-2024, SEC.80.

Ind. Code § 4-12-5-5 Repealed

As added by P.L.21-2000, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.291-2001, SEC.57. Repealed by P.L.197-2011, SEC.153.

Ind. Code § 4-12-5-6 Applications for grants

Sec. 6. A public or private entity or an individual may submit an application to the Indiana department of health for a grant from the account. Each application must be in writing and contain the following information: (1) A clear objective to be achieved with the grant. (2) A plan for implementation of the specific program. (3) A statement of the manner in which the proposed program will further the goals of the Indiana department of health's mission statement and long range state plan under IC 4-12-4. (4) The amount of the grant requested. (5) An evaluation and assessment component to determine the program's performance. (6) Any other information required by the Indiana department of health. The Indiana department of health may adopt written guidelines to establish procedures, forms, additional evaluation criteria, and application deadlines. As added by P.L.21-2000, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.291-2001, SEC.58; P.L.197-2011, SEC.7; P.L.229-2011, SEC.53; P.L.109-2015, SEC.12; P.L.56-2023, SEC.16.

Ind. Code § 4-12-5-7 Cumulative nature of appropriations and distributions

Sec. 7. Appropriations and distributions from the account under this chapter are in addition to and not in place of other appropriations or distributions made for the same purpose. As added by P.L.21-2000, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.291-2001, SEC.59.
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