Sec. 7. The office may bring proceedings in foreclosure on a lien arising under this chapter:
(1) during the lifetime of the Medicaid recipient if the Medicaid recipient or a person acting on behalf of the Medicaid recipient sells the property; or
(2) upon the death of the Medicaid recipient.
The lien automatically expires unless the office commences a foreclosure action not later than two (2) years after the Medicaid recipient's death.
As added by P.L.178-2002, SEC.81. Amended by P.L.224-2003, SEC.74.
Structure Indiana Code
Chapter 8.5. Liens on Real Property of Medicaid Recipients
12-15-8.5-1. "Medical Institution"
12-15-8.5-2. Lien for Medicaid Expenditures
12-15-8.5-3. Limitations on Lien
12-15-8.5-4. Notice Required Before Lien Obtained
12-15-8.5-5. Notice Required to Obtain Lien; Filing and Distribution of Notice
12-15-8.5-6. Effect of Notice of Lien; Duration of Lien
12-15-8.5-7. Lien Foreclosure; Automatic Expiration of Lien
12-15-8.5-8. Limitations on Enforcement of Lien
12-15-8.5-9. Release of Lien; Waiver of Filing Fee