Ind. Code ch. 12-17.6-8

in effect

Ind. Code § 12-17.6-8-1 Applicability of chapter

Sec. 1. This chapter does not apply until January 1, 2000. As added by P.L.273-1999, SEC.177.

Ind. Code § 12-17.6-8-2 Right to appeal

Sec. 2. An applicant for or a recipient of services under the program may appeal to the office if at least one (1) of the following occurs: (1) An application or a request is not acted upon by the office within a reasonable time after the application or request is filed. (2) The application is denied. (3) The applicant or recipient is dissatisfied with the action of the office. As added by P.L.273-1999, SEC.177.

Ind. Code § 12-17.6-8-3 Applicability of IC 4-21.5

Sec. 3. The secretary shall conduct hearings and appeals concerning the program under IC 4-21.5. As added by P.L.273-1999, SEC.177.

Ind. Code § 12-17.6-8-4 Setting matter for hearing

Sec. 4. The office shall, upon receipt of notice of appeal under section 2 of this chapter, set the matter for hearing and give the applicant or recipient an opportunity for a fair hearing in the county in which the applicant or recipient resides. As added by P.L.273-1999, SEC.177.

Ind. Code § 12-17.6-8-5 Hearing procedure

Sec. 5. (a) At a hearing held under section 4 of this chapter, the applicant or recipient and the office may introduce additional evidence. (b) A hearing held under section 4 of this chapter shall be conducted under rules adopted by the secretary for applicants and recipients of Medicaid that are not inconsistent with IC 4-21.5 and the program. As added by P.L.273-1999, SEC.177.

Ind. Code § 12-17.6-8-6 Powers and duties

Sec. 6. The secretary, through the office: (1) may make necessary additional investigations; and (2) shall make decisions concerning the: (A) granting of program services; and (B) amount of program services to be granted; to an applicant or a recipient that the office believes are justified and in conformity with the program. As added by P.L.273-1999, SEC.177. Amended by P.L.35-2016, SEC.55.

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