Indiana Code 12-7-2

IC 12-7-2-1
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.145-2006, SEC.376.)

IC 12-7-2-1.3
Activities of daily living
Sec. 1.3. "Activities of daily living", for purposes of IC 12-10-10 and IC 12-10-11.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-10-10-1.5.
As added by P.L.150-1995, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.274-2003, SEC.1.

IC 12-7-2-1.5
Administrator
     Sec. 1.5. "Administrator", for purposes of:
        (1) IC 12-10-15, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-10-15-1.5; and
        (2) IC 12-24-17, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-24-17-1.
As added by P.L.74-1992, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.184-2003, SEC.2.

IC 12-7-2-2
Adult protective services unit
Sec. 2. "Adult protective services unit", for purposes of IC 12-10-3, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-10-3-1.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1.

IC 12-7-2-3
Advance
Sec. 3. "Advance", for purposes of IC 12-20-25-41, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-20-25-41.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1.

IC 12-7-2-4
Advocacy
Sec. 4. "Advocacy", for purposes of IC 12-28-1, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-28-1-2.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1.

IC 12-7-2-5
Advocate
     Sec. 5. "Advocate", for purposes of IC 12-26, refers to a person who:
        (1) is a court appointed special advocate (as defined in IC 31-9-2-28); or
        (2) is a guardian ad litem (as defined in IC 31-9-2-50).
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.1-1997, SEC.48.

IC 12-7-2-6

AFDC
Sec. 6. "AFDC" refers to the Aid to Families with Dependent Children program.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1.

IC 12-7-2-7
Affected agency
Sec. 7. "Affected agency", for purposes of IC 12-16-1, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-16-1-1.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1.

IC 12-7-2-8
Aged
Sec. 8. "Aged", for purposes of IC 12-10-1 and IC 12-10-2, means an individual who is at least sixty (60) years of age.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1.

IC 12-7-2-9
Agency
     Sec. 9. "Agency" means the following:
        (1) For purposes of IC 12-10-12, the meaning set forth in IC 12-10-12-1.
        (2) For purposes of IC 12-12.7-2, the meaning set forth in IC 12-12.7-2-1.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.21-1992, SEC.3; P.L.93-2006, SEC.3.

IC 12-7-2-10
Alcohol abuse
Sec. 10. "Alcohol abuse", for purposes of IC 12-23, means repeated episodes of intoxication or drinking which impair health or interfere with an individual's effectiveness on the job, at home, in the community, or operating a motor vehicle.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1.

IC 12-7-2-11
Alcohol abuser
Sec. 11. "Alcohol abuser", for purposes of IC 12-23, means an individual who has had repeated episodes of intoxication or drinking which impair the individual's health or interfere with the individual's effectiveness on the job, at home, in the community, or in operating a motor vehicle.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1.

IC 12-7-2-12
Alcohol and drug services program
     Sec. 12. "Alcohol and drug services program", for purposes of IC 12-23, means a service for a person:
        (1) charged with or convicted of a misdemeanor or felony; or
        (2) against whom a:

(A) complaint for an infraction is filed; or
(B) judgment for an infraction is entered;
which provides intervention, education, referral, treatment, or rehabilitation, under the operation of a court or under private contract.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.168-2002, SEC.1; P.L.80-2003, SEC.1.

IC 12-7-2-13
Alcoholic
     Sec. 13. "Alcoholic", for purposes of IC 12-23, means an individual who chronically and habitually uses alcoholic beverages to the extent that the individual:
        (1) loses the power of self control with respect to the use of alcoholic beverages; and
        (2) becomes a menace to the public morals, health, safety, or welfare of the members of society in general.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1.

IC 12-7-2-14
Alcoholism
Sec. 14. "Alcoholism", for purposes of IC 12-23, means the abnormal condition which the effect of alcohol produces in an alcoholic.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1.

IC 12-7-2-14.3
Alzheimer's and dementia special care
Sec. 14.3. "Alzheimer's and dementia special care", for purposes of IC 12-10-5.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-10-5.5-1.
As added by P.L.106-1997, SEC.1.

IC 12-7-2-14.7
Ancillary services
Sec. 14.7. "Ancillary services", for purposes of IC 12-10-17.1, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-10-17.1-2.
As added by P.L.255-2001, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.141-2006, SEC.11.

IC 12-7-2-15
Applicant
     Sec. 15. "Applicant" means the following:
        (1) For purposes of the following statutes, a person who has applied for assistance for the applicant or another person under any of the following statutes:
            (A) IC 12-10-6.
            (B) IC 12-10-12.
            (C) IC 12-13.
            (D) IC 12-14.
            (E) IC 12-15.

            (F) IC 12-19.
        (2) For purposes of IC 12-17-12, the meaning set forth in IC 12-17-12-1.
        (3) For purposes of IC 12-17-13, the meaning set forth in IC 12-17-13-1.
        (4) For the purposes of IC 12-17.2, a person who seeks a license to operate a child care center or child care home.
        (5) For purposes of IC 31-27, a person who seeks a license to operate a child caring institution, foster family home, group home, or child placing agency.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.20-1992, SEC.4; P.L.81-1992, SEC.4; P.L.1-1993, SEC.68; P.L.61-1993, SEC.2; P.L.272-1999, SEC.6; P.L.145-2006, SEC.32.

IC 12-7-2-15.5
Appropriate and medically necessary
Sec. 15.5. "Appropriate and medically necessary", for purposes of IC 12-15-35, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-15-35-1.
As added by P.L.75-1992, SEC.1.

IC 12-7-2-16
Approved postsecondary educational institution
Sec. 16. "Approved postsecondary educational institution" has the meaning set forth in IC 21-7-13-6(a).
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.2-2007, SEC.153.

IC 12-7-2-17
Asset disregard
Sec. 17. "Asset disregard", for purposes of IC 12-15-39.6, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-15-39.6-10.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.24-1997, SEC.5.

IC 12-7-2-18
Assistance
     Sec. 18. "Assistance", for purposes of the following statutes, means money or services regardless of the source, paid or furnished under any of the following statutes:
        (1) IC 12-10-6.
        (2) IC 12-10-12.
        (3) IC 12-13.
        (4) IC 12-14.
        (5) IC 12-15.
        (6) IC 12-19.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.272-1999, SEC.7; P.L.145-2006, SEC.33.

IC 12-7-2-18.3
Attendant care services
Sec. 18.3. "Attendant care services", for purposes of IC 12-10-17.1, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-10-17.1-3.

As added by P.L.255-2001, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.141-2006, SEC.12.

IC 12-7-2-18.7
Automated teller machine
Sec. 18.7. "Automated teller machine", for purposes of IC 12-13-14, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-13-14-1.
As added by P.L.257-1997(ss), SEC.2.

IC 12-7-2-19
Autism
Sec. 19. (a) "Autism", for purposes of IC 12-11-8, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-11-8-1.
(b) "Autism", for purposes of IC 12-11-1.1-6 and IC 12-28-4-13, refers to the characteristics of a neurological disorder that is described in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, Washington, American Psychiatric Association, 1994, pages 70 and 71.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.99-2007, SEC.41.

IC 12-7-2-20
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.99-2007, SEC.224.)

IC 12-7-2-20.5
Basic necessities
     Sec. 20.5. "Basic necessities", for purposes of IC 12-20, includes those services or items essential to meet the minimum standards of health, safety, and decency, including the following:
        (1) Medical care described in IC 12-20-16-2.
        (2) Clothing and footwear.
        (3) Food.
        (4) Shelter.
        (5) Transportation to seek and accept employment on a reasonable basis.
        (6) Household essentials.
        (7) Essential utility services.
        (8) Other services or items the township trustee determines are necessities.
As added by P.L.51-1996, SEC.2.

IC 12-7-2-20.7
Basic services
     Sec. 20.7. "Basic services", for purposes of IC 12-10-17.1, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-10-17.1-4.
As added by P.L.255-2001, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.141-2006, SEC.13.

IC 12-7-2-21
Blind

     Sec. 21. "Blind" means the following:
        (1) For purposes of the following statutes, the term refers to an individual who has vision in the better eye with correcting glasses of 20/200 or less, or a disqualifying visual field defect as determined upon examination by an ophthalmologist or optometrist who has been designated to make such examinations by the county office and approved by the division of family resources or by the division in the manner provided in any of the following statutes:
            (A) IC 12-10-6.
            (B) IC 12-10-12.
            (C) IC 12-13.
            (D) IC 12-14.
            (E) IC 12-15.
            (F) IC 12-19.
        (2) For purposes of the following statutes, the term refers to an individual who has a central visual acuity of 20/200 or less in the individual's better eye with the best correction or a field of vision that is not greater than twenty (20) degrees at its widest diameter:
            (A) IC 12-12-1.
            (B) IC 12-12-3.
            (C) IC 12-12-5.
            (D) IC 12-12-6.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.17; P.L.5-1993, SEC.30; P.L.49-1997, SEC.41; P.L.272-1999, SEC.9; P.L.145-2006, SEC.34.

IC 12-7-2-22
Board
     Sec. 22. "Board" means the following:
        (1) For purposes of IC 12-10-10 and IC 12-10-11, the community and home options to institutional care for the elderly and disabled board established by IC 12-10-11-1.
        (2) For purposes of 12-12-7-5, the meaning set forth in IC 12-12-7-5(a).
        (3) For purposes of IC 12-15-35, the meaning set forth in IC 12-15-35-2.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.75-1992, SEC.2; P.L.20-1992, SEC.5; P.L.81-1992, SEC.5; P.L.1-1993, SEC.69; P.L.40-1994, SEC.6; P.L.104-1996, SEC.1; P.L.23-1996, SEC.10; P.L.24-1997, SEC.6; P.L.272-1999, SEC.10; P.L.145-2006, SEC.35.

IC 12-7-2-23
Body
Sec. 23. "Body", for purposes of IC 12-8-2, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-8-2-1.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1.

IC 12-7-2-24

Bureau
     Sec. 24. "Bureau" means the following:
        (1) For purposes of IC 12-10, the bureau of aging and in-home services established by IC 12-10-1-1.
        (2) For purposes of IC 12-11, the bureau of developmental disabilities services established by IC 12-11-1.1-1.
        (3) For purposes of IC 12-12, the rehabilitation services bureau of the division of disability and rehabilitative services established by IC 12-12-1-1.
        (4) For purposes of IC 12-12.5, the bureau of quality improvement services established by IC 12-12.5-1-1.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.18; P.L.5-1993, SEC.31; P.L.1-1994, SEC.47; P.L.40-1994, SEC.7; P.L.272-1999, SEC.11; P.L.243-2003, SEC.1; P.L.141-2006, SEC.14; P.L.145-2006, SEC.36; P.L.1-2007, SEC.104.

IC 12-7-2-24.5
Buy-in program
Sec. 24.5. "Buy-in program", as used in IC 12-15-41, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-15-41-1.
As added by P.L.287-2001, SEC.2.

IC 12-7-2-24.6
Caregiver
Sec. 24.6. "Caregiver", for purposes of IC 12-17.2, means an individual who is assigned by a provider the responsibility for supervising a specific child in the care of the provider.
As added by P.L.18-2003, SEC.1.

IC 12-7-2-24.7
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.255-2003, SEC.55.)

IC 12-7-2-24.8
Caretaker
Sec. 24.8. "Caretaker", for purposes of IC 12-10.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-10.5-1-1.
As added by P.L.274-2003, SEC.2.

IC 12-7-2-24.9
Case contact
Sec. 24.9. "Case contact", for purposes of IC 12-20-28-3, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-20-28-3(b).
As added by P.L.180-2005, SEC.1.

IC 12-7-2-25
Case management
Sec. 25. "Case management" means the following:
(1) For purposes of IC 12-10-1 and IC 12-10-10, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-10-10-1.

(2) For purposes of IC 12-7-2-40.6 and IC 12-24-19, the meaning set forth in IC 12-24-19-2.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.40-1994, SEC.8; P.L.150-1995, SEC.2.

IC 12-7-2-26
Center
Sec. 26. "Center", for purposes of IC 12-26, means a community mental health center.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1.

IC 12-7-2-26.1
Center for independent living
Sec. 26.1. "Center for independent living", for purposes of IC 12-12-8, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-12-8-1.
As added by P.L.151-1995, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.272-1999, SEC.12.

IC 12-7-2-26.5
Chemical test
     Sec. 26.5. "Chemical test", for purposes of IC 12-23-14 and IC 12-23-14.5, means an analysis of an individual's:
        (1) blood;
        (2) breath;
        (3) hair;
        (4) sweat;
        (5) saliva;
        (6) urine; or
        (7) other bodily substance;
to determine the presence of alcohol or a controlled substance (as defined in IC 35-48-1-9).
As added by P.L.168-2002, SEC.2.

IC 12-7-2-27
Chief magistrate
Sec. 27. "Chief magistrate", for purposes of IC 12-28-3, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-28-3-3.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1.

IC 12-7-2-28
Child
     Sec. 28. "Child" means the following:
        (1) For purposes of IC 12-17.2, an individual who is less than eighteen (18) years of age.
        (2) For purposes of IC 12-26, the meaning set forth in IC 31-9-2-13(d).
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.20-1992, SEC.6 and P.L.81-1992, SEC.6; P.L.1-1993, SEC.70; P.L.1-1997, SEC.49; P.L.34-2001, SEC.1; P.L.70-2004, SEC.2; P.L.145-2006, SEC.37.

IC 12-7-2-28.1
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.145-2006, SEC.376.)

IC 12-7-2-28.2
Child care
Sec. 28.2. "Child care", for purposes of IC 12-17.2, means a service that provides for the care, health, safety, and supervision of a child's social, emotional, and educational growth.
As added by P.L.20-1992, SEC.7 and P.L.81-1992, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.1-1993, SEC.71; P.L.145-2006, SEC.38.

IC 12-7-2-28.4
Child care center
     Sec. 28.4. "Child care center", for purposes of IC 12-17.2, means a nonresidential building where at least one (1) child receives child care from a provider:
        (1) while unattended by a parent, legal guardian, or custodian;
        (2) for regular compensation; and
        (3) for more than four (4) hours but less than twenty-four (24) hours in each of ten (10) consecutive days per year, excluding intervening Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
As added by P.L.20-1992, SEC.8; P.L.81-1992, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.1-1993, SEC.72; P.L.136-1993, SEC.1; P.L.1-1994, SEC.48; P.L.247-2001, SEC.4.

IC 12-7-2-28.6
Child care home
     Sec. 28.6. (a) "Child care home", for purposes of IC 12-17.2, means a residential structure in which at least six (6) children (not including the children for whom the provider is a parent, stepparent, guardian, custodian, or other relative or any child who is at least fourteen (14) years of age and does not require child care) at any time receive child care from a provider:
        (1) while unattended by a parent, legal guardian, or custodian;
        (2) for regular compensation; and
        (3) for more than four (4) hours but less than twenty-four (24) hours in each of ten (10) consecutive days per year, excluding intervening Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
    (b) The term includes:
        (1) a class I child care home; and
        (2) a class II child care home.
As added by P.L.20-1992, SEC.9 and P.L.81-1992, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.1-1993, SEC.73; P.L.136-1993, SEC.2; P.L.124-2007, SEC.1.

IC 12-7-2-28.8
Child care ministry
Sec. 28.8. "Child care ministry", for purposes of IC 12-17.2, means child care operated by a church or religious ministry that is a religious organization exempt from federal income taxation under

Section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code.
As added by P.L.20-1992, SEC.10 and P.L.81-1992, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.1-1993, SEC.74.

IC 12-7-2-28.9
Child care program
Sec. 28.9. "Child care program", for purposes of IC 12-17.2-3.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-17.2-3.5-1.2.
As added by P.L.18-2003, SEC.2.

IC 12-7-2-29
Child caring institution
     Sec. 29. "Child caring institution", for purposes of section 82(3) of this chapter and IC 12-26, means an institution that:
        (1) operates under a license issued under IC 31-27;
        (2) provides for delivery of mental health services that are appropriate to the needs of the individual; and
        (3) complies with the rules adopted under IC 4-22-2 by the department of child services.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.20-1992, SEC.11; P.L.81-1992, SEC.11; P.L.1-1993, SEC.75; P.L.61-1993, SEC.3; P.L.145-2006, SEC.39.

IC 12-7-2-30
Child in need of services
     Sec. 30. "Child in need of services", for purposes of the following statutes, has the meaning set forth in IC 31-34-1-1 through IC 31-34-1-9:
        (1) IC 12-13.
        (2) IC 12-14.
        (3) IC 12-15.
        (4) IC 12-19.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.1-1997, SEC.50; P.L.145-2006, SEC.40.

IC 12-7-2-31
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.145-2006, SEC.376.)

IC 12-7-2-31.5
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.234-2005, SEC.192.)

IC 12-7-2-31.6
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.234-2005, SEC.192.)

IC 12-7-2-32 Version a
Child welfare services
Note: This version of section effective until 1-1-2009. See also

following version of this section, effective 1-1-2009.
    Sec. 32. "Child welfare services", for purposes of the following statutes, means the services for children prescribed in IC 31-26-3-1:
        (1) IC 12-13.
        (2) IC 12-14.
        (3) IC 12-15.
        (4) IC 12-19.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.145-2006, SEC.41.

IC 12-7-2-32 Version b
Child welfare services
     Note: This version of section effective 1-1-2009. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 1-1-2009.
    Sec. 32. "Child welfare services", for purposes of the following statutes, has the meaning set forth in IC 31-9-2-19.5:
        (1) IC 12-13.
        (2) IC 12-14.
        (3) IC 12-15.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.145-2006, SEC.41; P.L.146-2008, SEC.375.

IC 12-7-2-33
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.61-1993, SEC.67.)

IC 12-7-2-33.5
Chronically medically dependent
Sec. 33.5. "Chronically medically dependent" for purposes of IC 12-15-36, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-15-36-2.
As added by P.L.76-1992, SEC.1.

IC 12-7-2-33.6
Coalition
Sec. 33.6. "Coalition", for purposes of IC 12-18-8, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-18-8-1.
As added by P.L.181-2003, SEC.1.

IC 12-7-2-33.7
Class I child care home
     Sec. 33.7. (a) As used in this chapter, "class I child care home" means a child care home that serves any combination of full-time and part-time children, not to exceed at any one (1) time twelve (12) children plus three (3) children during the school year only who are enrolled in at least grade 1. Except as provided in IC 12-17.2-5-6.3(b), the addition of three (3) school age children may not occur during a break in the school year that exceeds four (4) weeks.
    (b) A child:
        (1) for whom a provider of care in the child care home is a parent, stepparent, guardian, custodian, or other relative and

who is at least seven (7) years of age; or
(2) who is at least fourteen (14) years of age and does not require child care;
shall not be counted in determining whether the child care home is within the limit set forth in subsection (a).
As added by P.L.136-1993, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.106-1996, SEC.1; P.L.247-2001, SEC.5; P.L.124-2007, SEC.2.

IC 12-7-2-33.8
Class II child care home
     Sec. 33.8. (a) As used in this chapter, "class II child care home" means a child care home that serves more than twelve (12) children but not more than any combination of sixteen (16) full-time and part-time children at any one (1) time.
    (b) A child:
        (1) for whom a provider of care in the child care home is a parent, stepparent, guardian, custodian, or other relative and who is at least seven (7) years of age; or
        (2) who is at least fourteen (14) years of age and does not require child care;
shall not be counted in determining whether the child care home is within the limit set forth in subsection (a).
As added by P.L.136-1993, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.124-2007, SEC.3.

IC 12-7-2-33.9
Clean claim
Sec. 33.9. (a) "Clean claim", for purposes of IC 12-15-13, except for IC 12-15-13-1 and IC 12-15-13-1.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-15-13-0.5.
(b) "Clean claim", for purposes of IC 12-15-13-1 and IC 12-15-13-1.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-15-13-0.6.
As added by P.L.107-1996, SEC.1 and P.L.257-1996, SEC.1.

IC 12-7-2-34
Commission
     Sec. 34. "Commission" means the following:
        (1) For purposes of IC 12-10-2, the meaning set forth in IC 12-10-2-1.
        (2) For purposes of IC 12-11-7, the meaning set forth in IC 12-11-7-1.
        (3) For purposes of IC 12-12-2, the meaning set forth in IC 12-12-2-1.
        (4) For purposes of IC 12-13-14, the meaning set forth in IC 12-13-14-1.
        (5) For purposes of IC 12-21-6.5, the meaning set forth in IC 12-21-6.5-1.
        (6) For purposes of IC 12-28-1, the meaning set forth in IC 12-28-1-3.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.42-1995, SEC.4;

P.L.2-1997, SEC.29; P.L.12-2006, SEC.1; P.L.181-2006, SEC.50; P.L.1-2007, SEC.105.

IC 12-7-2-34.2
Commissioner
Sec. 34.2. "Commissioner", for purposes of IC 12-12-8, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-12-8-1.5.
As added by P.L.217-2005, SEC.1.

IC 12-7-2-35
Committee
     Sec. 35. "Committee" means the following:
        (1) For purposes of IC 12-8-3, the meaning set forth in IC 12-8-3-1.
        (2) For purposes of IC 12-15-33, the meaning set forth in IC 12-15-33-1.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.2-1995, SEC.44; P.L.42-1995, SEC.5; P.L.107-2005, SEC.1; P.L.1-2007, SEC.106.

IC 12-7-2-36
Community action agency
Sec. 36. "Community action agency", for purposes of IC 12-14-23, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-14-23-2.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1.

IC 12-7-2-37
Community and home care services
Sec. 37. "Community and home care services", for purposes of IC 12-10-10, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-10-10-2.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1.

IC 12-7-2-38
Community mental health center
     Sec. 38. "Community mental health center" means a program of services that meets the following conditions:
        (1) Is approved by the division of mental health and addiction.
        (2) Is organized for the purpose of providing multiple services for persons with mental illness or a chronic addictive disorder.
        (3) Is operated by one (1) of the following or any combination of the following:
            (A) A city, a town, a county, or another political subdivision of Indiana.
            (B) An agency of the state.
            (C) An agency of the United States.
            (D) A political subdivision of another state.
            (E) A hospital owned or operated by a unit of government described in clauses (A) through (D).
            (F) A building authority organized for the purpose of constructing facilities to be leased to units of government.
            (G) A corporation incorporated under IC 23-7-1.1 (before its

repeal August 1, 1991) or IC 23-17.
(H) A nonprofit corporation incorporated in another state.
(I) A university or college.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.23-1993, SEC.35; P.L.40-1994, SEC.9; P.L.215-2001, SEC.24.

IC 12-7-2-39
Community mental retardation and other developmental disabilities centers
     Sec. 39. "Community mental retardation and other developmental disabilities centers", for purposes of IC 12-29 (except as provided in IC 12-29-3-6), means a program of services that meets the following conditions:
        (1) Is approved by the division of disability and rehabilitative services.
        (2) Is organized for the purpose of providing multiple services for persons with developmental disabilities.
        (3) Is operated by one (1) of the following or any combination of the following:
            (A) A city, a town, a county, or another political subdivision of Indiana.
            (B) An agency of the state.
            (C) An agency of the United States.
            (D) A political subdivision of another state.
            (E) A hospital owned or operated by a unit of government described in clauses (A) through (D).
            (F) A building authority organized for the purpose of constructing facilities to be leased to units of government.
            (G) A corporation incorporated under IC 23-7-1.1 (before its repeal August 1, 1991) or IC 23-17.
            (H) A nonprofit corporation incorporated in another state.
            (I) A university or college.
        (4) Is accredited for the services provided by one (1) of the following organizations:
            (A) The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), or its successor.
            (B) The Council on Quality and Leadership in Supports for People with Disabilities, or its successor.
            (C) The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), or its successor.
            (D) The National Commission on Quality Assurance, or its successor.
            (E) An independent national accreditation organization approved by the secretary.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.23-1993, SEC.36; P.L.4-1993, SEC.19; P.L.5-1993, SEC.32; P.L.1-1994, SEC.49; P.L.24-1997, SEC.7; P.L.64-2002, SEC.2; P.L.141-2006, SEC.15.

IC 12-7-2-40
Community residential program

Sec. 40. "Community residential program", for purposes of IC 12-22-2, refers to the programs described in IC 12-22-2-3.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.272-1999, SEC.13.

IC 12-7-2-40.2
Community spouse
     Sec. 40.2. "Community spouse", for purposes of IC 12-15-2, means an individual who:
        (1) is the spouse of an individual who resides in a nursing facility or another medical institution; and
        (2) does not reside in a nursing facility or another medical institution.
As added by P.L.246-2005, SEC.98.

IC 12-7-2-40.5
Compendia
Sec. 40.5. "Compendia", for purposes of IC 12-15-35 and IC 12-15-35.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-15-35-3.
As added by P.L.75-1992, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.107-2002, SEC.4.

IC 12-7-2-40.6
Continuum of care
     Sec. 40.6. "Continuum of care" means a range of services the provision of which is assured by a community mental health center or a managed care provider. The term includes the following:
        (1) Individualized treatment planning to increase patient coping skills and symptom management, which may include any combination of services listed under this section.
        (2) Twenty-four (24) hour a day crisis intervention.
        (3) Case management to fulfill individual patient needs, including assertive case management when indicated.
        (4) Outpatient services, including intensive outpatient services, substance abuse services, counseling, and treatment.
        (5) Acute stabilization services, including detoxification services.
        (6) Residential services.
        (7) Day treatment.
        (8) Family support services.
        (9) Medication evaluation and monitoring.
        (10) Services to prevent unnecessary and inappropriate treatment and hospitalization and the deprivation of a person's liberty.
As added by P.L.40-1994, SEC.10.

IC 12-7-2-40.7
Consumer control
Sec. 40.7. "Consumer control", for purposes of IC 12-12-8, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-12-8-2.
As added by P.L.151-1995, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.272-1999, SEC.14.

IC 12-7-2-41
Contracting county
Sec. 41. "Contracting county", for purposes of IC 12-30-7, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-30-7-2.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1.

IC 12-7-2-42
Contribution
Sec. 42. "Contribution", for purposes of IC 12-17-12, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-17-12-2.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1.

IC 12-7-2-43
Control board
Sec. 43. "Control board", for purposes of IC 12-20-25, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-20-25-2.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1.

IC 12-7-2-44
Council
     Sec. 44. "Council" means the following:
        (1) For purposes of IC 12-9-4, the meaning set forth in IC 12-9-4-1.
        (2) For purposes of IC 12-12-8, the meaning set forth in IC 12-12-8-2.5.
        (3) For purposes of IC 12-13-4, the meaning set forth in IC 12-13-4-1.
        (4) For purposes of IC 12-15-41 and IC 12-15-42, the Medicaid work incentives council established by IC 12-15-42-1.
        (5) For purposes of IC 12-12.7-2, the meaning set forth in IC 12-12.7-2-2.
        (6) For purposes of IC 12-18-3 and IC 12-18-4, the domestic violence prevention and treatment council established by IC 12-18-3-1.
        (7) For purposes of IC 12-21-4, the meaning set forth in IC 12-21-4-1.
        (8) For purposes of IC 12-28-5, the meaning set forth in IC 12-28-5-1.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.21-1992, SEC.4; P.L.40-1994, SEC.11; P.L.91-1996, SEC.2; P.L.287-2001, SEC.3; P.L.217-2005, SEC.2; P.L.93-2006, SEC.4.

IC 12-7-2-44.5
Counseling
     Sec. 44.5. "Counseling", for purposes of IC 12-15-35, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-15-35-4.
As added by P.L.75-1992, SEC.4.

IC 12-7-2-44.6
Countable asset

     Sec. 44.6. "Countable asset", for purposes of IC 12-20, means noncash property that is not necessary for the health, safety, or decent living standard of a household that:
        (1) is owned wholly or in part by the applicant or a member of the applicant's household;
        (2) the applicant or the household member has the legal right to sell or liquidate; and
        (3) includes:
            (A) real property other than property that is used for the production of income or that is the primary residence of the household;
            (B) savings and checking accounts, certificates of deposit, bonds, stocks, and other intangibles that have a net cash value; and
            (C) boats, other vehicles, or any other personal property used solely for recreational or entertainment purposes.
As added by P.L.51-1996, SEC.3.

IC 12-7-2-44.7
Countable income
     Sec. 44.7. "Countable income", for purposes of IC 12-20, means a monetary amount either paid to an applicant or a member of an applicant's household not more than thirty (30) days before the date of application for township assistance, or accrued and legally available for withdrawal by an applicant or a member of an applicant's household at the time of application or not more than thirty (30) days after the date of application for township assistance. The term includes the following:
        (1) Gross wages before mandatory deductions.
        (2) Social Security benefits, including Supplemental Security Income.
        (3) Aid to Families with Dependent Children.
        (4) Unemployment compensation.
        (5) Worker's compensation (except compensation that is restricted for the payment of medical expenses).
        (6) Vacation pay.
        (7) Sick benefits.
        (8) Strike benefits.
        (9) Private or public pensions.
        (10) Taxable income from self-employment.
        (11) Bartered goods and services provided by another individual for the payment of nonessential needs on behalf of an applicant or an applicant's household if monetary compensation or the provision of basic necessities would have been reasonably available from that individual.
        (12) Child support.
        (13) Gifts of cash, goods, or services.
        (14) Other sources of revenue or services that the township trustee may reasonably determine to be countable income.
As added by P.L.51-1996, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.73-2005, SEC.5.

IC 12-7-2-44.9
Countable resources
Sec. 44.9. "Countable resources", for purposes of IC 12-15-41, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-15-41-2.
As added by P.L.287-2001, SEC.4.

IC 12-7-2-45
County office
Sec. 45. "County office" refers to a local office of the division of family resources.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.20; P.L.5-1993, SEC.33; P.L.146-2008, SEC.376.

IC 12-7-2-46
County director
Sec. 46. "County director" refers to a director of a local office of the division of family resources.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.21; P.L.5-1993, SEC.34; P.L.145-2006, SEC.42; P.L.146-2008, SEC.377.

IC 12-7-2-46.2
County home
     Sec. 46.2. "County home", for purposes of IC 12-20, means a residential facility owned, staffed, maintained, and operated by a county government for eligible county residents who are able to perform activities of daily living with little or no assistance, including the following activities:
        (1) Bathing.
        (2) Dressing.
        (3) Grooming.
        (4) Walking.
        (5) Using the toilet.
        (6) Eating.
As added by P.L.51-1996, SEC.5.

IC 12-7-2-46.5
Court
Sec. 46.5. "Court", for purposes of IC 12-17.2, means a circuit or superior court.
As added by P.L.20-1992, SEC.13 and P.L.81-1992, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.1-1993, SEC.78; P.L.145-2006, SEC.43.

IC 12-7-2-47
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.272-1999, SEC.66.)

IC 12-7-2-47.5
Covered entity
Sec. 47.5. "Covered entity", for purposes of IC 12-15-23.5, has the

meaning set forth in IC 12-15-23.5-1.
As added by P.L.187-2007, SEC.1.

IC 12-7-2-48
Covered medical services
Sec. 48. "Covered medical services", for purposes of IC 12-16-1, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-16-1-2.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1.

IC 12-7-2-48.5
Covered outpatient drug
Sec. 48.5. "Covered outpatient drug", for purposes of IC 12-15-35, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-15-35-4.5.
As added by P.L.107-2002, SEC.5.

IC 12-7-2-49
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.272-1999, SEC.66.)

IC 12-7-2-50
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.272-1999, SEC.66.)

IC 12-7-2-51
Creditor
Sec. 51. "Creditor", for purposes of IC 12-20-25, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-20-25-3.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1.

IC 12-7-2-51.4
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.145-2006, SEC.376.)

IC 12-7-2-51.5
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.1-1993, SEC.79; P.L.61-1993, SEC.67; P.L.136-1993, SEC.24.)

IC 12-7-2-51.7
Criteria
Sec. 51.7. "Criteria", for purposes of IC 12-15-35, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-15-35-5.
As added by P.L.1-1993, SEC.81.

IC 12-7-2-51.8
Cross-indicated drug
Sec. 51.8. "Cross-indicated drug", for purposes of IC 12-15-35.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-15-35.5-2.
As added by P.L.6-2002, SEC.1 and P.L.107-2002, SEC.6.

IC 12-7-2-51.9
Cross-disability
Sec. 51.9. "Cross-disability", for purposes of IC 12-12-8, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-12-8-3.
As added by P.L.151-1995, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.272-1999, SEC.15.

IC 12-7-2-52
Custodial authority of a building
     Sec. 52. "Custodial authority of a building", for purposes of the following statutes, means the person authorized to contract for the provision of vending services in the building:
        (1) IC 12-12-5.
        (2) IC 12-12-6.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1.

IC 12-7-2-52.2
Crowd out
Sec. 52.2. "Crowd out", for purposes of IC 12-17.6, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-17.6-1-2.
As added by P.L.273-1999, SEC.163. Amended by P.L.283-2001, SEC.9; P.L.255-2003, SEC.8.

IC 12-7-2-53
Dangerous
Sec. 53. "Dangerous", for purposes of IC 12-26, means a condition in which an individual as a result of mental illness, presents a substantial risk that the individual will harm the individual or others.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1.

IC 12-7-2-54
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.20-1992, SEC.47.)

IC 12-7-2-55
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.20-1992, SEC.47.)

IC 12-7-2-55.1
Dawn project
Sec. 55.1. "Dawn project", for purposes of IC 12-22-4, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-22-4-1.
As added by P.L.282-2001, SEC.1.

IC 12-7-2-56
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.20-1992, SEC.47.)

IC 12-7-2-56.5

Delinquent
Sec. 56.5. "Delinquent", for purposes of IC 12-17-2, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-17-2-1.5.
As added by P.L.2-1996, SEC.230. Amended by P.L.23-1996, SEC.11.

IC 12-7-2-57
Delinquent child
     Sec. 57. "Delinquent child", for purposes of the following statutes, has the meaning set forth in IC 31-37-1 and IC 31-37-2:
        (1) IC 12-13.
        (2) IC 12-14.
        (3) IC 12-15.
        (4) IC 12-19.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.1-1997, SEC.51; P.L.145-2006, SEC.44.

IC 12-7-2-57.5
Department
Sec. 57.5. "Department", for purposes of IC 12-13-14, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-13-14-1.
As added by P.L.2-1997, SEC.30. Amended by P.L.90-2002, SEC.338; P.L.234-2005, SEC.12; P.L.146-2008, SEC.378.

IC 12-7-2-58
Dependent child
     Sec. 58. (a) "Dependent child", for purposes of the statutes listed in subsection (b), means a needy individual who satisfies either of the following conditions:
        (1) The individual is less than sixteen (16) years of age.
        (2) The individual is less than eighteen (18) years of age and the county office that has jurisdiction of the individual finds all of the following:
            (A) The individual regularly attends school.
            (B) The individual has been deprived of parental support or care because of a parent's:
                (i) death;
                (ii) continued absence from the home; or
                (iii) physical or mental incapacity.
            (C) The individual's parent or other relative who is legally responsible for the child's support is not able to provide adequately for the individual without public assistance.
            (D) The individual is living in the home of at least one (1) of the following relatives:
                (i) The individual's parent.
                (ii) The individual's sibling.
                (iii) The individual's grandparent.
                (iv) The individual's stepparent.
                (v) The individual's stepbrother or stepsister.
                (vi) The individual's aunt or uncle.

    (b) This section applies to the following statutes:
        (1) IC 12-13.
        (2) IC 12-14.
        (3) IC 12-15.
        (4) IC 12-19.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.22; P.L.5-1993, SEC.35; P.L.145-2006, SEC.45.

IC 12-7-2-59
Designee
Sec. 59. "Designee", for purposes of IC 12-10-12, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-10-12-2.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1.

IC 12-7-2-60
Destitute child
     Sec. 60. (a) "Destitute child", for purposes of the statutes listed in subsection (b), means an individual:
        (1) who is needy;
        (2) who is not a public ward;
        (3) who is less than eighteen (18) years of age;
        (4) who has been deprived of parental support or care because of a parent's:
            (A) death;
            (B) continued absence from the home; or
            (C) physical or mental incapacity; and
        (5) whose relatives liable for the individual's support are not able to provide adequate care or support for the individual without public assistance; and
        (6) who is in need of foster care, under circumstances that do not require the individual to be made a public ward.
    (b) This section applies to the following statutes:
        (1) IC 12-13.
        (2) IC 12-14.
        (3) IC 12-15.
        (4) IC 12-19.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.145-2006, SEC.46.

IC 12-7-2-61
Developmental disability
     Sec. 61. "Developmental disability" means the following:
        (1) Except as provided in subdivision (2), before July 1, 1993, the term means a disability of an individual that:
            (A) is attributable to:
                (i) mental retardation, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, or autism;
                (ii) any other condition found to be closely related to mental retardation, because this condition results in similar impairment of general intellectual functioning or adaptive behavior or requires similar treatment and services; or
                (iii) dyslexia resulting from a disability described in this

subdivision;
            (B) originates before the person is eighteen (18) years of age;
            (C) has continued or is expected to continue indefinitely; and
            (D) constitutes a substantial disability to the individual's ability to function normally in society.
        (2) For purposes of IC 12-10-7 and IC 12-28-1 before July 1, 1993, and for purposes of IC 12 after June 30, 1993, the term means a severe, chronic disability of an individual that:
            (A) is attributable to a mental or physical impairment, or a combination of mental and physical impairments (other than a sole diagnosis of mental illness);
            (B) is manifested before the individual is twenty-two (22) years of age;
            (C) is likely to continue indefinitely;
            (D) reflects the individual's need for a combination and sequence of special, interdisciplinary, or generic care, treatment, or other services that are of lifelong or extended duration and are individually planned and coordinated; and
            (E) results in substantial limitations in at least three (3) of the following:
                (i) Self-care.
                (ii) Receptive and expressive language.
                (iii) Learning.
                (iv) Mobility.
                (v) Self-direction.
                (vi) Capacity for independent living.
                (vii) Economic self-sufficiency.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.23-1993, SEC.37.

IC 12-7-2-62
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.99-2007, SEC.224.)

IC 12-7-2-63
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.272-1999, SEC.66.)

IC 12-7-2-64 Version a
Director
     Note: This version of section effective until 1-1-2009. See also following version of this section, effective 1-1-2009.
    Sec. 64. "Director" refers to the following:
        (1) With respect to a particular division, the director of the division.
        (2) With respect to a particular state institution, the director who has administrative control of and responsibility for the state institution.
        (3) For purposes of IC 12-10-15, the term refers to the director

of the division of aging.
        (4) For purposes of IC 12-19-5, the term refers to the director of the department of child services established by IC 31-25-1-1.
        (5) For purposes of IC 12-25, the term refers to the director of the division of mental health and addiction.
        (6) For purposes of IC 12-26, the term:
            (A) refers to the director who has administrative control of and responsibility for the appropriate state institution; and
            (B) includes the director's designee.
        (7) If subdivisions (1) through (6) do not apply, the term refers to the director of any of the divisions.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.73-1998, SEC.1; P.L.215-2001, SEC.25; P.L.2-2005, SEC.45; P.L.234-2005, SEC.13; P.L.141-2006, SEC.16; P.L.145-2006, SEC.47; P.L.1-2007, SEC.107.

IC 12-7-2-64 Version b
Director
     Note: This version of section effective 1-1-2009. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 1-1-2009.
    Sec. 64. "Director" refers to the following:
        (1) With respect to a particular division, the director of the division.
        (2) With respect to a particular state institution, the director who has administrative control of and responsibility for the state institution.
        (3) For purposes of IC 12-10-15, the term refers to the director of the division of aging.
        (4) For purposes of IC 12-25, the term refers to the director of the division of mental health and addiction.
        (5) For purposes of IC 12-26, the term:
            (A) refers to the director who has administrative control of and responsibility for the appropriate state institution; and
            (B) includes the director's designee.
        (6) If subdivisions (1) through (5) do not apply, the term refers to the director of any of the divisions.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.73-1998, SEC.1; P.L.215-2001, SEC.25; P.L.2-2005, SEC.45; P.L.234-2005, SEC.13; P.L.141-2006, SEC.16; P.L.145-2006, SEC.47; P.L.1-2007, SEC.107; P.L.146-2008, SEC.379.

IC 12-7-2-65
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.99-2007, SEC.224.)

IC 12-7-2-66
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.99-2007, SEC.224.)

IC 12-7-2-67

Discharge
Sec. 67. "Discharge", for purposes of IC 12-26, means the final and complete release of an individual with a mental illness from the care, treatment, training, or detention at a facility to which the individual was committed or entered voluntarily for mental illness.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.99-2007, SEC.42.

IC 12-7-2-68
Distressed township
     Sec. 68. "Distressed township", for purposes of IC 12-20-25, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-20-25-4.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1.

IC 12-7-2-69
Division
     Sec. 69. (a) "Division", except as provided in subsections (b) and (c), refers to any of the following:
        (1) The division of disability and rehabilitative services established by IC 12-9-1-1.
        (2) The division of aging established by IC 12-9.1-1-1.
        (3) The division of family resources established by IC 12-13-1-1.
        (4) The division of mental health and addiction established by IC 12-21-1-1.
    (b) The term refers to the following:
        (1) For purposes of the following statutes, the division of disability and rehabilitative services established by IC 12-9-1-1:
            (A) IC 12-9.
            (B) IC 12-11.
            (C) IC 12-12.
            (D) IC 12-12.5.
            (E) IC 12-12.7.
        (2) For purposes of the following statutes, the division of aging established by IC 12-9.1-1-1:
            (A) IC 12-9.1.
            (B) IC 12-10.
        (3) For purposes of the following statutes, the division of family resources established by IC 12-13-1-1:
            (A) IC 12-13.
            (B) IC 12-14.
            (C) IC 12-15.
            (D) IC 12-16.
            (E) IC 12-17.2.
            (F) IC 12-18.
            (G) IC 12-19.
            (H) IC 12-20.
        (4) For purposes of the following statutes, the division of mental health and addiction established by IC 12-21-1-1:
            (A) IC 12-21.
            (B) IC 12-22.

            (C) IC 12-23.
            (D) IC 12-25.
    (c) With respect to a particular state institution, the term refers to the division whose director has administrative control of and responsibility for the state institution.
    (d) For purposes of IC 12-24, IC 12-26, and IC 12-27, the term refers to the division whose director has administrative control of and responsibility for the appropriate state institution.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.20-1992, SEC.15; P.L.81-1992, SEC.15; P.L.1-1993, SEC.82; P.L.4-1993, SEC.23; P.L.5-1993, SEC.36; P.L.1-1994, SEC.50; P.L.40-1994, SEC.12; P.L.215-2001, SEC.26; P.L.283-2001, SEC.10; P.L.1-2002, SEC.50; P.L.255-2003, SEC.9; P.L.243-2003, SEC.2; P.L.234-2005, SEC.14; P.L.93-2006, SEC.5; P.L.141-2006, SEC.17; P.L.1-2007, SEC.108.

IC 12-7-2-69.5
Domestic violence
Sec. 69.5. "Domestic violence", for purposes of IC 12-18-8, has the meaning set forth in IC 34-6-2-34.5.
As added by P.L.181-2003, SEC.2.

IC 12-7-2-70
Domestic violence prevention and treatment center
     Sec. 70. "Domestic violence prevention and treatment center", for purposes of IC 12-18-3 and IC 12-18-4, means an organized entity:
        (1) established by:
            (A) a city, town, county, or township; or
            (B) an entity exempted from the gross retail tax under IC 6-2.5-5-21(b)(1)(B); and
        (2) created to provide services to prevent and treat domestic violence between spouses or former spouses.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.192-2002(ss), SEC.152.

IC 12-7-2-71
Drug
Sec. 71. "Drug", for purposes of IC 12-23, means a drug or a controlled substance (as defined in IC 35-48-1).
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1.

IC 12-7-2-72
Drug abuse
     Sec. 72. "Drug abuse", for purposes of IC 12-23, means:
        (1) psychological or physical dependence on the effect of drugs or harmful substances; or
        (2) abuse of the use of drugs or harmful substances;
that is harmful to the individual or society.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1.

IC 12-7-2-73

Drug abuser
     Sec. 73. "Drug abuser", for purposes of IC 12-23, means an individual who:
        (1) has developed a psychological or physical dependence on the effects of drugs or harmful substances; or
        (2) abuses the use of drugs or harmful substances;
so that the individual or society is harmed.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1.

IC 12-7-2-73.2
Drug-disease contraindication
Sec. 73.2. "Drug-disease contraindication", for purposes of IC 12-15-35, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-15-35-6.
As added by P.L.75-1992, SEC.6.

IC 12-7-2-73.4
Drug-drug interaction
Sec. 73.4. "Drug-drug interaction", for purposes of IC 12-15-35, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-15-35-7.
As added by P.L.75-1992, SEC.7.

IC 12-7-2-73.5
Drug court
     Sec. 73.5. (a) "Drug court", for purposes of IC 12-23-14.5, means an immediate and a highly structured judicial intervention process for substance abuse treatment of eligible defendants or juveniles that:
        (1) brings together substance abuse professionals, local social programs, and intensive judicial monitoring; and
        (2) follows the ten (10) key components of drug courts published by the Drug Court Program Office of the United States Department of Justice.
    (b) The term does not include an alcohol abuse deterrent program established under IC 9-30-9.
As added by P.L.168-2002, SEC.3.

IC 12-7-2-73.6
Drug utilitization review or DUR
Sec. 73.6. "Drug utilitization review" or "DUR", for purposes of IC 12-15-35, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-15-35-8.
As added by P.L.75-1992, SEC.8.

IC 12-7-2-74
Early intervention services
Sec. 74. "Early intervention services", for purposes of IC 12-12.7-2, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-12.7-2-3.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.21-1992, SEC.5; P.L.93-2006, SEC.6.

IC 12-7-2-74.5
EBT program

Sec. 74.5. "EBT program", for purposes of IC 12-13-14, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-13-14-1.
As added by P.L.2-1997, SEC.31.

IC 12-7-2-75
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.181-2006, SEC.62.)

IC 12-7-2-76
Eligible individual
     Sec. 76. (a) "Eligible individual", for purposes of IC 12-10-10, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-10-10-4.
    (b) "Eligible individual" has the meaning set forth in IC 12-14-18-1.5 for purposes of the following:
        (1) IC 12-10-6.
        (2) IC 12-14-2.
        (3) IC 12-14-18.
        (4) IC 12-14-19.
        (5) IC 12-15-2.
        (6) IC 12-15-3.
        (7) IC 12-16-3.5.
        (8) IC 12-20-5.5.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.128-1999, SEC.4; P.L.283-2001, SEC.11; P.L.120-2002, SEC.8; P.L.97-2004, SEC.47; P.L.145-2006, SEC.48.

IC 12-7-2-76.5
Emergency
     Sec. 76.5. (a) "Emergency", for purposes of IC 12-20, means an unpredictable circumstance or a series of unpredictable circumstances that:
        (1) place the health or safety of a household or a member of a household in jeopardy; and
        (2) cannot be remedied in a timely manner by means other than township assistance.
    (b) "Emergency", for purposes of IC 12-17.6, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-17.6-1-2.6.
As added by P.L.51-1996, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.95-2000, SEC.1; P.L.283-2001, SEC.12; P.L.255-2003, SEC.10.

IC 12-7-2-76.6
Emergency medical condition
Sec. 76.6. "Emergency medical condition", for purposes of IC 12-15-12, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-15-12-0.3.
As added by P.L.223-2001, SEC.1.

IC 12-7-2-76.7
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.145-2006, SEC.376.)

IC 12-7-2-76.8
Employed; employee; employment; employs
Sec. 76.8. "Employed", "employee", "employment", or "employs", for purposes of IC 12-17.2-3.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-17.2-3.5-1.3.
As added by P.L.18-2003, SEC.3.

IC 12-7-2-76.9
Emergency services
Sec. 76.9. "Emergency services", for purposes of IC 12-15-12, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-15-12-0.5.
As added by P.L.223-2001, SEC.2.

IC 12-7-2-77
Endangered adult
Sec. 77. "Endangered adult", for purposes of IC 12-10-3, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-10-3-2.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1.

IC 12-7-2-77.5
Estate
Sec. 77.5. "Estate", for purposes of IC 12-15-9, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-15-9-0.5.
As added by P.L.152-1995, SEC.1.

IC 12-7-2-78
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.40-1994, SEC.83.)

IC 12-7-2-78.5
Essential person
Sec. 78.5. "Essential person", for purposes of IC 12-14, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-14-2-0.5.
As added by P.L.46-1995, SEC.3.

IC 12-7-2-79
Executive authority
Sec. 79. "Executive authority", for purposes of IC 12-28-3, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-28-3-3.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1.

IC 12-7-2-80
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.20-1992, SEC.47.)

IC 12-7-2-81
Expenses and obligations
Sec. 81. (a) "Expenses and obligations", for purposes of the statutes listed in subsection (b), refer to expenses, obligations, assistance, and claims:

        (1) of a county office;
        (2) incurred in the administration of the welfare services of the county;
        (3) incurred as provided by law; and
        (4) for:
            (A) assistance for aged persons in need;
            (B) assistance to dependent children; and
            (C) other assistance or services that a county office is authorized by law to allow.
    (b) This section applies to the following statutes:
        (1) IC 12-13.
        (2) IC 12-14.
        (3) IC 12-15.
        (4) IC 12-19.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.24; P.L.5-1993, SEC.37; P.L.145-2006, SEC.49.

IC 12-7-2-82
Facility
     Sec. 82. "Facility" means the following:
        (1) For purposes of IC 12-17-12, the meaning set forth in IC 12-17-12-3.
        (2) For purposes of IC 12-17-13, the meaning set forth in IC 12-17-13-2.
        (3) For purposes of IC 12-26, a hospital, a health and hospital corporation established under IC 16-22-8, a psychiatric hospital, a community mental health center, another institution, a program, a managed care provider, or a child caring institution:
            (A) where an individual with a mental illness can receive rehabilitative treatment, or habilitation and care, in the least restrictive environment suitable for the necessary care, treatment, and protection of the individual and others; and
            (B) that has adequate space and treatment staff appropriate to the needs of the individual as determined by the superintendent of the facility.
        The term includes all services, programs, and centers of the facility, wherever located.
        (4) For purposes of IC 12-15-32, the meaning set forth in IC 12-15-32-1.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.62-1993, SEC.2; P.L.40-1994, SEC.13; P.L.99-2007, SEC.43; P.L.194-2007, SEC.2.

IC 12-7-2-82.2
Family or household member
Sec. 82.2. "Family or household member", for purposes of IC 12-18-8, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-18-8-3.
As added by P.L.181-2003, SEC.3.

IC 12-7-2-82.3
Repealed

(Repealed by P.L.138-2007, SEC.93.)

IC 12-7-2-82.5
Family support program
Sec. 82.5. "Family support program", for purposes of IC 12-8-14, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-8-14-1.
As added by P.L.137-1993, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.272-1999, SEC.17.

IC 12-7-2-82.7
Federal act
Sec. 82.7. "Federal act", for purposes of IC 12-12-8, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-12-8-3.2.
As added by P.L.217-2005, SEC.3.

IC 12-7-2-83
Federal department
Sec. 83. "Federal department", for purposes of IC 12-26-9, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-26-9-1.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1.

IC 12-7-2-84
Federal facility
Sec. 84. "Federal facility", for purposes of IC 12-26-9, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-26-9-2.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1.

IC 12-7-2-85
Federal income poverty level
Sec. 85. "Federal income poverty level", for purposes of IC 12-15-2, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-15-2-1.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1.

IC 12-7-2-85.2
Final judgment
Sec. 85.2. "Final judgment", for purposes of IC 12-18-8, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-18-8-4.
As added by P.L.181-2003, SEC.4.

IC 12-7-2-85.3
Financial institution
Sec. 85.3. "Financial institution", for purposes of IC 12-13-14, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-13-14-1.
As added by P.L.257-1997(ss), SEC.3. Amended by P.L.145-2006, SEC.50.

IC 12-7-2-85.5
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.108-1997, SEC.10.)

IC 12-7-2-86
Fiscal body
Sec. 86. "Fiscal body", for purposes of IC 12-20, has the meaning set forth in IC 36-1-2-6.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1.

IC 12-7-2-87
Flight or fled
Sec. 87. "Flight" or "fled", for purposes of IC 12-28-3, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-28-3-1.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1.

IC 12-7-2-87.8
Food retailer
Sec. 87.8. "Food retailer", for purposes of IC 12-13-14, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-13-14-1.
As added by P.L.257-1997(ss), SEC.4.

IC 12-7-2-88
Forcible felony
Sec. 88. "Forcible felony", for purposes of IC 12-23, has the meaning set forth in IC 35-41-1.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1.

IC 12-7-2-89
Foster care
     Sec. 89. (a) "Foster care", for purposes of the statutes listed in subsection (b), means living in a place licensed under IC 31-27.
    (b) This section applies to the following statutes:
        (1) IC 12-13.
        (2) IC 12-14.
        (3) IC 12-15.
        (4) IC 12-19.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.81-1992, SEC.16; P.L.1-1993, SEC.83; P.L.145-2006, SEC.51.

IC 12-7-2-90
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.145-2006, SEC.376.)

IC 12-7-2-91 Version a
Fund
     Note: This version of section effective until 1-1-2009. See also following version of this section, effective 1-1-2009.
    Sec. 91. "Fund" means the following:
        (1) For purposes of IC 12-12-1-9, the fund described in IC 12-12-1-9.
        (2) For purposes of IC 12-13-8, the meaning set forth in IC 12-13-8-1.
        (3) For purposes of IC 12-15-20, the meaning set forth in

(11) For purposes of IC 12-30-7, the meaning set forth in IC 12-30-7-3.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.36-1994, SEC.12; P.L.91-1996, SEC.3; P.L.273-1999, SEC.164; P.L.273-1999, SEC.60; P.L.14-2000, SEC.27; P.L.11-2003, SEC.1; P.L.146-2008, SEC.380.

IC 12-7-2-91.4
Gatekeeper
Sec. 91.4. "Gatekeeper", for purposes of IC 12-24, IC 12-25, and IC 12-26, means an entity identified in IC 12-24-12-10 that is actively involved in the evaluation and planning of and treatment for a committed individual beginning after the commitment through the planning of the individual's transition back into the community, including case management services for the individual in the community.
As added by P.L.6-1995, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.108-1996, SEC.1.

IC 12-7-2-92
Governmental entity
Sec. 92. "Governmental entity", for purposes of IC 12-10-3, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-10-3-3.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1.

IC 12-7-2-93
Governor
Sec. 93. "Governor", for purposes of IC 12-28-3, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-28-3-3.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1.

IC 12-7-2-94
Grantee agency
Sec. 94. "Grantee agency", for purposes of IC 12-8-10, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-8-10-2.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1.

IC 12-7-2-95
Grant-in-aid
     Sec. 95. (a) "Grant-in-aid", for purposes of the statutes listed in subsection (b), means any money paid by the federal government to the state or any money paid by the state to a county for the purpose of defraying any of the expenses, claims, allowances, assistance, or obligations authorized by this title.
    (b) This section applies to the following statutes:
        (1) IC 12-13.
        (2) IC 12-14.
        (3) IC 12-15.
        (4) IC 12-19.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.145-2006, SEC.52.

IC 12-7-2-96
Gravely disabled
     Sec. 96. "Gravely disabled", for purposes of IC 12-26, means a condition in which an individual, as a result of mental illness, is in danger of coming to harm because the individual:
        (1) is unable to provide for that individual's food, clothing, shelter, or other essential human needs; or
        (2) has a substantial impairment or an obvious deterioration of that individual's judgment, reasoning, or behavior that results in the individual's inability to function independently.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1.

IC 12-7-2-97
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.27-1992, SEC.30.)

IC 12-7-2-98
Group
Sec. 98. "Group", for purposes of IC 12-8-10, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-8-10-3.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1.

IC 12-7-2-98.5
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.145-2006, SEC.376.)

IC 12-7-2-99
A person with a disability
     Sec. 99. "A person with a disability" means, for purposes of the following statutes, an individual who has a physical or mental disability and meets the program eligibility requirements of the division of disability and rehabilitative services:
        (1) IC 12-8-1-11.
        (2) IC 12-12-1.
        (3) IC 12-12-6.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.138-1993, SEC.1; P.L.23-1993, SEC.38; P.L.4-1993, SEC.25; P.L.5-1993, SEC.38; P.L.272-1999, SEC.18; P.L.141-2006, SEC.18.

IC 12-7-2-100
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.21-1992, SEC.16.)

IC 12-7-2-101
Harmful substance
Sec. 101. "Harmful substance", for purposes of IC 12-23, means any substance used by an individual to produce the effect of a controlled substance, although the substance is not classified as a controlled substance under IC 35-48.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1.

IC 12-7-2-102
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.40-1994, SEC.83.)

IC 12-7-2-103
Health facility
     Sec. 103. "Health facility" means the following:
        (1) For purposes of IC 12-10-5.5, the meaning set forth in IC 12-10-5.5-2.
        (2) For purposes of IC 12-10-12, the meaning set forth in IC 12-10-12-3.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.139-1993, SEC.1; P.L.106-1997, SEC.2.

IC 12-7-2-103.3
Health maintenance organization
Sec. 103.3. "Health maintenance organization", for purposes of IC 12-15-39.6, has the meaning set forth in IC 27-13-1-19.
As added by P.L.97-2004, SEC.48.

IC 12-7-2-103.5
Health related services
     Sec. 103.5. "Health related services":
        (1) for purposes of IC 12-10-15, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-10-15-2; and
        (2) for purposes of IC 12-10-17.1, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-10-17.1-5.
As added by P.L.73-1998, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.255-2001, SEC.4; P.L.141-2006, SEC.19.

IC 12-7-2-104
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.1-2007, SEC.248.)

IC 12-7-2-104.5
Holocaust victim's settlement payment
     Sec. 104.5. "Holocaust victim's settlement payment" has the meaning set forth in IC 12-14-18-1.7 for purposes of the following:
        (1) IC 12-10-6.
        (2) IC 12-14-2.
        (3) IC 12-14-18.
        (4) IC 12-14-19.
        (5) IC 12-15-2.
        (6) IC 12-15-3.
        (7) IC 12-16-3.5.
        (8) IC 12-20-5.5.
As added by P.L.128-1999, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.283-2001, SEC.13; P.L.120-2002, SEC.9; P.L.97-2004, SEC.49; P.L.145-2006, SEC.53.

IC 12-7-2-105
Home care services
Sec. 105. "Home care services", for purposes of IC 12-10-13, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-10-13-3.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1.

IC 12-7-2-106
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.181-2006, SEC.62.)

IC 12-7-2-107
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.181-2006, SEC.62.)

IC 12-7-2-108
Home health agency
Sec. 108. "Home health agency", for purposes of IC 12-15-34, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-15-34-1.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1.

IC 12-7-2-109
Home health services
Sec. 109. "Home health services", for purposes of IC 12-15-34, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-15-34-2.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1.

IC 12-7-2-109.5
Hospice
Sec. 109.5. "Hospice", for purposes of IC 12-15-40, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-15-40-2.
As added by P.L.24-1997, SEC.8.

IC 12-7-2-109.6
Hospice program
Sec. 109.6. "Hospice program", for purposes of IC 12-15-40, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-15-40-3.
As added by P.L.24-1997, SEC.9.

IC 12-7-2-109.7
Hospice program patient
Sec. 109.7. "Hospice program patient", for purposes of IC 12-15-40, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-15-40-4.
As added by P.L.24-1997, SEC.10.

IC 12-7-2-109.8
Hospice services
Sec. 109.8. "Hospice services", for purposes of IC 12-15-5 and IC 12-15-40, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-15-40-5.
As added by P.L.24-1997, SEC.11.

IC 12-7-2-110
Hospital
     Sec. 110. "Hospital" means the following:
        (1) For purposes of IC 12-15-11.5, the meaning set forth in IC 12-15-11.5-1.
        (2) For purposes of IC 12-15-18, the meaning set forth in IC 12-15-18-2.
        (3) For purposes of IC 12-16, except IC 12-16-1, the term refers to a hospital licensed under IC 16-21.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.2-1993, SEC.75; P.L.142-2000, SEC.1; P.L.283-2001, SEC.14; P.L.120-2002, SEC.10; P.L.255-2003, SEC.11.

IC 12-7-2-110.5
Household
     Sec. 110.5. "Household", for purposes of IC 12-20, means any of the following:
        (1) An individual living alone.
        (2) A family related by blood.
        (3) A group of individuals living together at one (1) residence as a domestic unit with mutual economic dependency.
As added by P.L.51-1996, SEC.7.

IC 12-7-2-110.7
Housing with services establishment
Sec. 110.7. "Housing with services establishment", for purposes of IC 12-10-15, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-10-15-3.
As added by P.L.73-1998, SEC.3.

IC 12-7-2-111
Immediate family
     Sec. 111. (a) "Immediate family", for purposes of the statutes listed in subsection (b), means the following:
        (1) If a Medicaid applicant is married, the applicant's spouse and dependent children less than twenty-one (21) years of age.
        (2) If a Medicaid applicant is not married, the following:
            (A) If the applicant is divorced, the parent having custody.
            (B) If the applicant is less than twenty-one (21) years of age:
                (I) the parent having custody; and
                (ii) the dependent children less than twenty-one (21) years of age of the parent or parents.
            (C) If clauses (A) and (B) do not apply, the applicant's parents.
    (b) This section applies to the following statutes:
        (1) IC 12-14-1 through IC 12-14-9.5.
        (2) IC 12-15, except IC 12-15-32, IC 12-15-33, and IC 12-15-34.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.273-1999, SEC.75.

IC 12-7-2-112

Incapacitated
Sec. 112. "Incapacitated", for purposes of IC 12-23, means having been judged incapacitated under IC 29-3 by a court.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1.

IC 12-7-2-113
Incapacitated by alcohol
Sec. 113. "Incapacitated by alcohol", for purposes of IC 12-23, means that an individual, as the result of the use of alcohol, has the individual's judgment impaired and is incapable of realizing and making a rational decision with respect to the individual's need for treatment.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1.

IC 12-7-2-114
Incapacitated individual
Sec. 114. "Incapacitated individual", for purposes of IC 12-10-7, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-10-7-1.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1.

IC 12-7-2-115
Indebtedness
Sec. 115. "Indebtedness", for purposes of IC 12-20-25, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-20-25-5.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1.

IC 12-7-2-116
Indigent adult
Sec. 116. "Indigent adult", for purposes of IC 12-10-7, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-10-7-2.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1.

IC 12-7-2-117
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.146-2008, SEC.804.)

IC 12-7-2-117.1
Individual in need of self-directed in-home care
Sec. 117.1. "Individual in need of self-directed in-home care", for purposes of IC 12-10-17.1, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-10-17.1-6.
As added by P.L.255-2001, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.141-2006, SEC.20.

IC 12-7-2-117.2
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.272-1999, SEC.66.)

IC 12-7-2-117.3
Individual with a disability; individual with a significant disability

     Sec. 117.3. (a) "Individual with a disability", for purposes of IC 12-12-8, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-12-8-3.4.
    (b) "Individual with a disability", for purposes of IC 12-10-10, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-10-10-3.
    (c) "Individual with a significant disability", for purposes of IC 12-12-8, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-12-8-3.6.
As added by P.L.217-2005, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.99-2007, SEC.44.

IC 12-7-2-117.4
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.99-2007, SEC.224.)

IC 12-7-2-117.6
Individual with a mental illness
     Sec. 117.6. "Individual with a mental illness", for purposes of IC 12-21-2, IC 12-22-1, and IC 12-24-17, means an individual who:
        (1) has a psychiatric disorder that substantially impairs the individual's mental health; and
        (2) requires care, treatment, training, or detention:
            (A) because of the psychiatric disorder; or
            (B) for the welfare of the individual or others of the community in which the individual resides.
As added by P.L.99-2007, SEC.45.

IC 12-7-2-117.8
Infants and toddlers with disabilities
Sec. 117.8. "Infants and toddlers with disabilities", for purposes of IC 12-12.7-2, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-12.7-2-4.
As added by P.L.99-2007, SEC.46.

IC 12-7-2-118
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.283-2001, SEC.40.)

IC 12-7-2-118.3
Initiative
Sec. 118.3. "Initiative", for purposes of IC 12-31-2, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-31-2-1.
As added by P.L.134-2008, SEC.4.

IC 12-7-2-118.5
Inpatient days
Sec. 118.5. "Inpatient days", for purposes of IC 12-16-8.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-16-8.5-1.
As added by P.L.120-2002, SEC.11.

IC 12-7-2-118.8
Institution
Sec. 118.8. "Institution", for purposes of IC 12-10-11.5, has the

meaning set forth in IC 12-10-11.5-1.
As added by P.L.274-2003, SEC.3.

IC 12-7-2-119
Institution for the mentally diseased
Sec. 119. "Institution for the mentally diseased", for purposes of IC 12-15-2-9, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-15-2-9.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1.

IC 12-7-2-120
Insurer
     Sec. 120. (a) "Insurer", for purposes of the statutes listed in subsection (b), means an insurance company, a health maintenance organization (as defined in IC 27-13-1-19), a self-funded employee benefit plan, a pension fund, a retirement system, or a similar entity that:
        (1) does business in Indiana; and
        (2) is under an obligation to make payments for medical services as a result of injury, illness, or disease suffered by an individual.
    (b) This section applies to the following statutes:
        (1) IC 12-14-1 through IC 12-14-9.5.
        (2) IC 12-15, except IC 12-15-32, IC 12-15-33, and IC 12-15-34.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.26-1994, SEC.2; P.L.273-1999, SEC.76.

IC 12-7-2-120.5
Interim period
Sec. 120.5. "Interim period", for purposes of IC 12-20-27, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-20-27-1.5.
As added by P.L.51-1996, SEC.8.

IC 12-7-2-121
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.1-1993, SEC.86.)

IC 12-7-2-121.5
Intervention
Sec. 121.5. "Intervention", for purposes of IC 12-15-35, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-15-35-9.
As added by P.L.75-1992, SEC.9.

IC 12-7-2-122
Intoxicated
Sec. 122. "Intoxicated", for purposes of IC 12-23, means the state of an individual in which the individual's mental or physical functioning is substantially impaired as a result of the use of alcohol, drugs, or harmful substances.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1.

IC 12-7-2-122.3
Knew or know
     Sec. 122.3. "Knew" or "know", for purposes of IC 12-15-23, means that a person, regarding information:
        (1) has actual knowledge of information;
        (2) acts in deliberate ignorance of the truth or falsity of the information; or
        (3) acts in reckless disregard of the truth or falsity of the information.
As added by P.L.79-2007, SEC.2.

IC 12-7-2-122.5
Legal representative
Sec. 122.5. "Legal representative", for purposes of IC 12-10-13, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-10-13-3.3.
As added by P.L.139-1993, SEC.2.

IC 12-7-2-122.9
Licensed health professional
Sec. 122.9. "Licensed health professional", for purposes of IC 12-10-17.1, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-10-17.1-7.
As added by P.L.255-2001, SEC.6. Amended by P.L.141-2006, SEC.21.

IC 12-7-2-123
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.20-1992, SEC.47.)

IC 12-7-2-123.2
Licensee
Sec. 123.2. "Licensee", for the purposes of IC 12-17.2, means a person who holds a valid license issued under IC 12-17.2.
As added by P.L.20-1992, SEC.18; P.L.81-1992, SEC.19. Amended by P.L.1-1993, SEC.87; P.L.145-2006, SEC.54.

IC 12-7-2-124
Life threatening emergency
Sec. 124. "Life threatening emergency", for purposes of IC 12-10-3, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-10-3-4.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1.

IC 12-7-2-124.5
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.145-2006, SEC.376.)

IC 12-7-2-124.6
Local director
Sec. 124.6. "Local director" refers to a director of a local office of the division of family resources.
As added by P.L.146-2008, SEC.381.

IC 12-7-2-124.7
Local domestic violence fatality review team
Sec. 124.7. "Local domestic violence fatality review team", for purposes of IC 12-18-8, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-18-8-5.
As added by P.L.181-2003, SEC.5.

IC 12-7-2-124.8
Local office
Sec. 124.8. "Local office" refers to a county or district office of the division of family resources.
As added by P.L.146-2008, SEC.382.

IC 12-7-2-125
Long term care
Sec. 125. "Long term care", for purposes of IC 12-15-39.6, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-15-39.6-1.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.24-1997, SEC.12.

IC 12-7-2-125.5
Long term care facility
Sec. 125.5. (a) "Long term care facility", for purposes of IC 12-15-39.6, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-15-39.6-2.
(b) "Long term care facility", for purposes of IC 12-10-13, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-10-13-3.6.
As added by P.L.139-1993, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.75-1994, SEC.1; P.L.24-1997, SEC.13.

IC 12-7-2-126
Long term care insurance
Sec. 126. "Long term care insurance", for purposes of IC 12-15-39.6, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-15-39.6-3.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.24-1997, SEC.14.

IC 12-7-2-126.1
Maintain
Sec. 126.1. "Maintain", for purposes of IC 12-21-2-3 and IC 12-24-1-7, means that the funding of appropriate placements and services must be continued after the placements and services are created.
As added by P.L.40-1994, SEC.14.

IC 12-7-2-126.3
Long term care services eligibility screen
Sec. 126.3. "Long term care services eligibility screen", for purposes of IC 12-10-10, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-10-10-4.5.
As added by P.L.150-1995, SEC.3.

IC 12-7-2-126.5
Low income utilization rate

Sec. 126.5. "Low income utilization rate", for purposes of IC 12-15-16-6, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-15-16-6(a).
As added by P.L.277-1993(ss), SEC.68.

IC 12-7-2-127
Managed care provider
     Sec. 127. (a) "Managed care provider", for purposes of IC 12-14-1 through IC 12-14-9.5 and IC 12-15 (except IC 12-15-21, IC 12-15-33, and IC 12-15-34) means either of the following:
        (1) A physician licensed under IC 25-22.5 who:
            (A) is primarily engaged in general practice, family practice, internal medicine, pediatric medicine, or obstetrics and gynecology; and
            (B) has entered into a provider agreement for the provision of physician services under IC 12-15-11-4.
        (2) A partnership, corporation, or other entity that:
            (A) employs or contracts with physicians licensed under IC 25-22.5 who are primarily engaged in general practice, family practice, internal medicine, pediatric medicine, or obstetrics and gynecology; and
            (B) has entered into a provider agreement for the provision of physician services under IC 12-15-11-4.
    (b) "Managed care provider", for purposes of IC 12-21-1 through IC 12-29-2, means an organization:
        (1) that:
            (A) for mental health services, is defined under 42 U.S.C. 300x-2(c);
            (B) provides addiction services; or
            (C) provides children's mental health services;
        (2) that has entered into a provider agreement with the division of mental health and addiction under IC 12-21-2-7 to provide a continuum of care in the least restrictive, most appropriate setting; and
        (3) that is operated by at least one (1) of the following:
            (A) A city, town, county, or other political subdivision of Indiana.
            (B) An agency of Indiana or of the United States.
            (C) A political subdivision of another state.
            (D) A hospital owned or operated by:
                (i) a unit of government; or
                (ii) a building authority that is organized for the purpose of constructing facilities to be leased to units of government.
            (E) A corporation incorporated under IC 23-7-1.1 (before its repeal August 1, 1991) or IC 23-17.
            (F) An organization that is exempt from federal income taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
            (G) A university or college.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.40-1994, SEC.15;

P.L.6-1995, SEC.4; P.L.273-1999, SEC.77; P.L.215-2001, SEC.27.

IC 12-7-2-127.5
Medicaid inpatient utilization rate
Sec. 127.5. "Medicaid inpatient utilization rate", for purposes of IC 12-15-16-6, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-15-16-6(b).
As added by P.L.277-1993(ss), SEC.69.

IC 12-7-2-128
Medicaid program
Sec. 128. "Medicaid program" refers to the program established under IC 12-15.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1.

IC 12-7-2-128.5
Medical institution
Sec. 128.5. "Medical institution", for purposes of IC 12-15-8.5, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-15-8.5-1.
As added by P.L.178-2002, SEC.79.

IC 12-7-2-129
Member
Sec. 129. "Member", for purposes of IC 12-8-2, has the meaning set forth in IC 12-8-2-2.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.1.

IC 12-7-2-129.2
Member of the applicant's household
Sec. 129.2. "Member of the applicant's household", for purposes of IC 12-20-6-0.5, h