Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "individual in need of self-directed in-home care" means an individual with a disability, or person responsible for making health related decisions for the individual with a disability, who:
(1) is approved to receive Medicaid waiver services under 42 U.S.C. 1396n(c), or is a participant in the community and home options to institutional care for the elderly and disabled program under IC 12-10-10;
(2) is in need of attendant care services because of impairment;
(3) requires assistance to complete functions of daily living, self-care, and mobility, including those functions included in attendant care services;
(4) chooses to self-direct a paid personal services attendant to perform attendant care services; and
(5) assumes the responsibility to initiate self-directed in-home care and exercise judgment regarding the manner in which those services are delivered, including the decision to employ, train, and dismiss a personal services attendant.
As added by P.L.141-2006, SEC.44. Amended by P.L.99-2007, SEC.68.
Structure Indiana Code
Chapter 17.1. Individuals in Need of Self-Directed In-Home Care
12-10-17.1-1. Applicability of Chapter
12-10-17.1-2. "Ancillary Services" Defined
12-10-17.1-3. "Attendant Care Services" Defined
12-10-17.1-4. "Basic Services" Defined
12-10-17.1-5. "Health Related Services" Defined
12-10-17.1-6. "Individual in Need of Self-Directed In-Home Care" Defined
12-10-17.1-7. "Licensed Health Professional" Defined
12-10-17.1-8. "Personal Services Attendant" Defined
12-10-17.1-9. "Self-Directed In-Home Health Care" Defined
12-10-17.1-10. Registration; Prohibition
12-10-17.1-11. Registration Requirement
12-10-17.1-12. Registration by the Division; Duties of the Division
12-10-17.1-13. Physician's Written Opinion
12-10-17.1-14. Employer; Immunity; Liability
12-10-17.1-15. Responsibilities of Individuals in Need of Self-Directed In-Home Care