Ind. Code § 12-15-33-1 "Commission"
Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "commission" refers to the Medicaid advisory commission created by this chapter.
[1992 Revision Citation: New.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.42-2024, SEC.85.
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in effectInd. Code § 12-15-33-2 Creation of commission
Sec. 2. The Medicaid advisory commission is created to act in an advisory capacity to the office in matters related to policy development and in the effective administration of the Medicaid program.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-13-1(a).]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.273-1999, SEC.175; P.L.42-2024, SEC.86; P.L.26-2025, SEC.5.
Ind. Code § 12-15-33-3 Membership; appointment
Sec. 3. The commission shall be appointed as follows:
(1) Sixteen (16) members shall be appointed by the administrator of the office as follows:
(A) Six (6) members representing Medicaid providers, with no more than one (1) representative of each Medicaid type.
(B) Two (2) members representing managed care entities.
(C) Two (2) members representing:
(i) state or local consumer advocacy groups; or
(ii) other community based organizations;
that represent the interests of, or provide direct service to, Medicaid beneficiaries.
(D) Six (6) members of the Medicaid beneficiary advisory commission established by IC 12-15-33.3-2.
(2) Two (2) members of the senate appointed by the president pro tempore of the senate.
(3) Two (2) members of the senate appointed by the president pro tempore of the senate after consultation with the minority leader of the senate.
(4) Two (2) members of the house of representatives appointed by the speaker of the house.
(5) Two (2) members of the house of representatives appointed by the speaker of the house after consultation with the minority leader of the house.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-13-1(b).]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.157-1995, SEC.1; P.L.158-1995, SEC.1; P.L.42-1995, SEC.24; P.L.109-1996, SEC.2; P.L.273-1999, SEC.176; P.L.35-2016, SEC.44; P.L.114-2018, SEC.2; P.L.140-2019, SEC.1; P.L.42-2024, SEC.87; P.L.26-2025, SEC.6.
Ind. Code § 12-15-33-4 Expiration of term; designation of successor
Sec. 4. (a) Subject to subsection (b), an appointment to the commission expires in accordance with section 5 of this chapter, but a member serves until the member's successor is designated.
(b) A member of the commission serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority who appointed the member to the commission.
(c) A vacancy on the commission shall be filled by the appropriate appointing authority. An individual appointed to fill a vacancy serves for the unexpired term of the individual's predecessor.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-13-1(d) part.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.42-2024, SEC.88; P.L.26-2025, SEC.7.
Ind. Code § 12-15-33-5 Term of office
Sec. 5. (a) This subsection does not apply to a member of the general assembly appointed to the commission under section 3 of this chapter. Except as provided in 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(1)(A) or 3(1)(B) of this chapter, December 31, 2027, and every fourth year thereafter.
(2) For a member appointed under section 3(1)(C) or 3(1)(D) of this chapter, December 31, 2029, and every fourth year thereafter.
(b) This subsection applies only to a member of the general assembly appointed to the commission under section 3 of this chapter. The member serves a term of two (2) years that expires June 30 of each odd-numbered year.
(c) 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.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-13-1(d) part.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.42-2024, SEC.89; P.L.26-2025, SEC.8.
Ind. Code § 12-15-33-6 Ex officio members
Sec. 6. The following shall serve as ex officio members of the commission:
(1) The state health commissioner or the commissioner's designee.
(2) The director of the division of mental health and addiction or the director's designee.
(3) The administrator of the office.
(4) The director of the department of child services or the director's designee.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-13-1(d) part.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.215-2001, SEC.45; P.L.42-2024, SEC.90; P.L.26-2025, SEC.9.
Ind. Code § 12-15-33-7 Staff support; secretary of the commission
Sec. 7. The office shall provide staff support to the commission. The administrator of the office shall serve as secretary of the commission.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-13-1(d) part.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.42-2024, SEC.91.
Ind. Code § 12-15-33-8 Repealed
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-13-1(e).]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.140-2019, SEC.2; P.L.42-2024, SEC.92. Repealed by P.L.26-2025, SEC.10.
Ind. Code § 12-15-33-9 Meetings
Sec. 9. The commission shall do the following:
(1) Meet at least four (4) times each year, one (1) time in each calendar quarter.
(2) Hold special meetings that the commission or the secretary requests.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-13-1(f).]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.42-2024, SEC.93.
Ind. Code § 12-15-33-9.5 Expired
As added by P.L.140-2019, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.227-2019, SEC.1. Expired 7-1-2021 by P.L.140-2019, SEC.3.
Ind. Code § 12-15-33-10 Repealed
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-13-1(g).]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.140-2019, SEC.4. Repealed by P.L.42-2024, SEC.94.
Ind. Code § 12-15-33-11 Reimbursement of member expenses
Sec. 11. (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) Each member of the commission who is a member of the general assembly is entitled to receive the same per diem, mileage, and travel allowances paid to legislative members of interim study committees established by the legislative council. Per diem, mileage, and travel allowances paid under this subsection shall be paid from appropriations made to the legislative council or the legislative services agency.
(d) 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.42-2024, SEC.95.
Ind. Code § 12-15-33-12 Reporting requirement
Sec. 12. On or before July 1, 2027, and July 1 biennially thereafter, the commission shall submit a report to the executive director of the legislative services agency, in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6, for review by the interim committee on government in accordance with IC 1-1-15.5-4 and IC 2-5-1.3-13(g). The report shall describe:
(1) official action taken; and
(2) actionable items considered;
by the commission during the preceding two (2) years.
As added by P.L.161-2025, SEC.20.
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