Indiana Code
Chapter 17.1. Individuals in Need of Self-Directed In-Home Care
12-10-17.1-18. Amendment of Home and Community Based Services Waiver Program; Payments Not Considered Income

Sec. 18. (a) The office shall amend the home and community based services waiver program under the state Medicaid plan to provide for the payment for attendant care services provided by a personal services attendant for an individual in need of self-directed in-home care under this chapter, including any related record keeping and employment expenses.
(b) The office shall not, to the extent permitted by federal law, consider as income money paid under this chapter to or on behalf of an individual in need of self-directed in-home care to enable the individual to employ registered personal services attendants, for purposes of determining the individual's income eligibility for services under this chapter.
As added by P.L.141-2006, SEC.44.