Sec. 4. (a) An individual who:
(1) is receiving residential care assistance under section 1 or 2.1 of this chapter; and
(2) has an increase in income that would make the individual ineligible for residential care assistance;
may elect to continue to be eligible for residential care assistance by paying the excess income to the home or facility that provides residential care.
(b) If an individual applies the excess income toward the residential care assistance under subsection (a), the division shall reduce the payment to the home or facility that provides residential care by the amount received by the home or facility.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-5.5-9.]
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.27-1992, SEC.10; P.L.24-1997, SEC.25; P.L.1-2007, SEC.118.
Structure Indiana Code
Chapter 6. Residential Care Assistance
12-10-6-1. Eligibility of County Home Residents; Amount; Rate; Personal Allowance
12-10-6-4. Excess Income Recipients; Continued Eligibility
12-10-6-5. Individuals With a Mental Illness; Comprehensive Care Plan; Rules
12-10-6-6. Application for Assistance
12-10-6-7. Investigation of Applicant
12-10-6-8. Investigative Report and Recommendation
12-10-6-9. Amount of Assistance; Determination
12-10-6-10. Monthly Payments; Warrants
12-10-6-11. Reconsideration; Report of Change; Hearing
12-10-6-12. New County Home Admittees; Aid in Applying for Assistance