Sec. 17.5. (a) Subject to subsection (b), the agency may do any of the following for any amount owed under section 17 of this chapter by a person if the amount owed is more than sixty (60) days past due:
(1) Set off under IC 6-8.1-9.5 on any state tax refund owed to the person against the delinquent debt.
(2) Terminate services provided to an individual under the program for failure to pay the cost participation set forth in section 17 of this chapter.
(b) The agency may not terminate services under subsection (a)(2) until the agency has provided the family with written notice:
(1) stating:
(A) the amount of money owed by the family that is past due for services provided; and
(B) the amount of payment necessary in order to prevent termination of services; and
(2) advising the family to contact the agency:
(A) for assistance; or
(B) to negotiate an alternative payment arrangement or to recalculate the amount of payment owed.
As added by P.L.229-2011, SEC.121. Amended by P.L.293-2013(ts), SEC.41.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 12.7. Child Development Services
Chapter 2. Infants and Toddlers With Disabilities Program
12-12.7-2-3. "Early Intervention Services"
12-12.7-2-4. "Infants and Toddlers With Disabilities"
12-12.7-2-5. Purposes of Chapter
12-12.7-2-6. Administration and Supervision; Financial Responsibility
12-12.7-2-6.5. Make-Up Therapy Sessions
12-12.7-2-7. Establishment of Council
12-12.7-2-9. Appointment and Terms of Council Members
12-12.7-2-10. Election and Terms of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
12-12.7-2-13. Frequency of Meetings
12-12.7-2-14. Budget; Use of Funds
12-12.7-2-14.5. Per Diems; Traveling Expenses; Reimbursements
12-12.7-2-15. Powers and Duties
12-12.7-2-16. Advice and Assistance Regarding Other Services
12-12.7-2-17. Cost Participation Schedule; Cost Participation Plan
12-12.7-2-17.3. Presumed Income if Receiving Benefits
12-12.7-2-17.5. Remedies for Failure to Pay for Services
12-12.7-2-18. Adoption of Rules
12-12.7-2-20. Mandatory Features of Statewide Early Intervention Services System
12-12.7-2-22. Appropriation Distribution
12-12.7-2-23. "Covered Plan"; Reimbursement Rate for Early Intervention Services