Sec. 3. (a) Rules adopted under this chapter must:
(1) include protections for the rights, safety, and welfare of individuals receiving care under this chapter;
(2) serve distinct populations, including:
(A) the aged;
(B) individuals with developmental disabilities; and
(C) individuals with physical disabilities;
in a manner that recognizes, and appropriately responds to, the particular needs of the population; and
(3) otherwise comply with IC 12-10-10, IC 12-10-11.5, and this chapter.
(b) Rules adopted under this chapter may 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 continuum of care providers or other service providers, including:
(1) requirements for proof of financial responsibility; and
(2) monitoring, enforcement, reporting, or other administrative requirements.
[Pre-2026 Revision Citation: 12-10.5-2-3.]
As added by P.L.122-2026, SEC.50.
