Ind. Code ch. 12-15-33.3

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Ind. Code § 12-15-33.3-1 "Commission"

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "commission" refers to the Medicaid beneficiary advisory commission created by section 2 of this chapter. As added by P.L.26-2025, SEC.11.

Ind. Code § 12-15-33.3-2 Creation of commission

Sec. 2. The Medicaid beneficiary advisory commission is created under the executive branch of government to act in an advisory capacity to the office in matters related to policy development and in the effective administration of the Medicaid program. As added by P.L.26-2025, SEC.11.

Ind. Code § 12-15-33.3-3 Members; appointments

Sec. 3. (a) The commission is composed of individuals who: (1) are: (A) current and former Medicaid beneficiaries; and (B) family members and caregivers of current and former Medicaid beneficiaries; and (2) are appointed as follows: (A) Four (4) members appointed by the administrator of the office. (B) One (1) member who is not a member of the general assembly, appointed by the president pro tempore of the senate. (C) One (1) member who is not a member of the general assembly, appointed by the minority leader of the senate. (D) One (1) member who is not a member of the general assembly, appointed by the speaker of the house. (E) One (1) member who is not a member of the general assembly, appointed by the minority leader of the house. (b) The administrator of the office shall appoint the chair of the commission from among the members of the commission. The chair serves at the pleasure of the administrator. As added by P.L.26-2025, SEC.11. Amended by P.L.23-2026, SEC.86.

Ind. Code § 12-15-33.3-4 Appointment term; vacancy

Sec. 4. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), and subject to subsection (c), an appointment to the commission is for a four (4) year term that expires as follows: (1) For a member appointed under section 3(a)(2)(A) of this chapter, December 31, 2027, and every fourth year thereafter. (2) For a member appointed under section 3(a)(2)(B) through 3(a)(2)(E) of this chapter, December 31, 2029, and every fourth year thereafter. (b) A member described in subsection (a)(2) who is appointed to the commission in 2025 serves until the member's term expires on December 31, 2029. (c) A member of the commission: (1) serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority who appointed the member to the commission; and (2) serves until the member's successor is designated. (d) A vacancy on the commission shall be filled by the appointing authority of the member whose position on the commission is vacant. An individual appointed to fill a vacancy serves for the unexpired term of the individual's predecessor. As added by P.L.26-2025, SEC.11.

Ind. Code § 12-15-33.3-5 Office staffing commission

Sec. 5. The office shall provide staff support to the commission. As added by P.L.26-2025, SEC.11.

Ind. Code § 12-15-33.3-6 Meetings

Sec. 6. The commission shall: (1) meet at least four (4) times each year, with one (1) meeting held in each calendar quarter; and (2) hold special meetings at the request of the commission or the secretary. As added by P.L.26-2025, SEC.11.

Ind. Code § 12-15-33.3-7 Per diem

Sec. 7. (a) Each member of the commission who is not a state employee is entitled to the minimum salary per diem provided by IC 4-10-11-2.1(b). The member is also entitled to reimbursement for mileage, traveling expenses as provided under IC 4-13-1-4, and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's duties as provided in the state policies and procedures established by the Indiana department of administration and approved by the budget agency. (b) Each member of the commission who is a state employee is entitled to reimbursement for traveling expenses as provided under IC 4-13-1-4 and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's duties as provided in the state policies and procedures established by the Indiana department of administration and approved by the budget agency. (c) Expenses paid under subsections (a) and (b) shall be paid from appropriations made to the family and social services administration. As added by P.L.26-2025, SEC.11.

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