Ind. Code ch. 12-14-8

in effect

Ind. Code § 12-14-8-1 Appeals

Sec. 1. If: (1) an application is not acted upon by the county office within a reasonable time after the filing of the application; (2) an application is denied; or (3) assistance previously granted is modified or revoked; the applicant may appeal to the division in the manner and form required by the division. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-7-9 part.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.79; P.L.5-1993, SEC.92.

Ind. Code § 12-14-8-2 Hearing on appeal

Sec. 2. The division shall, upon receipt of an appeal, give the applicant an opportunity for a fair hearing. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-7-9 part.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8.

Ind. Code § 12-14-8-3 Review of decisions; consideration of applications

Sec. 3. The division may do the following: (1) Review a decision of a county office. (2) Consider an application upon which a decision has not been made by the county office within a reasonable time. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-7-9 part.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.80; P.L.5-1993, SEC.93.

Ind. Code § 12-14-8-4 Investigations

Sec. 4. The county office may conduct further investigations if the division requires investigation or the county office believes further investigation is necessary. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-7-10 part.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.81; P.L.5-1993, SEC.94.

Ind. Code § 12-14-8-5 Change or withdrawal of assistance

Sec. 5. If after further investigation the division or the county office finds that a child's circumstances have altered sufficiently to warrant the action, the amount of assistance may be: (1) changed; or (2) entirely withdrawn. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-7-10 part.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.82; P.L.5-1993, SEC.95.

Ind. Code § 12-14-8-6 Cancellation, revocation, or suspension of assistance

Sec. 6. The county office may: (1) cancel; (2) revoke; or (3) suspend; assistance at any time that a child becomes ineligible for assistance under this article. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-7-10 part.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.83; P.L.5-1993, SEC.96.

Ind. Code § 12-14-8-7 Reporting of cancellation, revocation, or suspension of assistance

Sec. 7. Whenever assistance is: (1) canceled; (2) revoked; (3) suspended; or (4) in any way changed; the county office shall report the decision and the record of the investigation to the division immediately. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-7-10 part.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.84; P.L.5-1993, SEC.97.

Ind. Code § 12-14-8-8 Decisions subject to review by division

Sec. 8. A decision under IC 12-14-1 through IC 12-14-8 is subject to review by the division. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-7-10 part.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.273-1999, SEC.86; P.L.10-2019, SEC.58.

Ind. Code § 12-14-8-9 Effect of decision by the division

Sec. 9. A decision of the division that complies with this article: (1) is binding on the county office involved; (2) shall be complied with by the county office; and (3) has the same force and effect as decisions of the county office from which appeals are not taken. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-7-9 part.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.85; P.L.5-1993, SEC.98.

Ind. Code § 12-14-8-10 Reconsideration of assistance

Sec. 10. Assistance granted under this article to a dependent child shall be reconsidered by the county office as frequently as required by rules adopted under IC 4-22-2 by the director of the division. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-7-10 part.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.86; P.L.5-1993, SEC.99.

Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://iga.in.gov/laws/2026/ic/titles/12Fetched: 10/17/2026