Sec. 9. The first steps program may pay required deductibles, copayments, or other out-of-pocket expenses for a first steps child directly to a provider. An insurer (as defined in IC 27-8-14.5-3) shall apply any payments made by the first steps program to the health insurance plan's deductibles, copayments, or other out-of-pocket expenses according to the terms and conditions of the health insurance plan.
As added by P.L.121-1999, SEC.13.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 8. Life, Accident, and Health
Chapter 27. Coverage for Services to Infants and Toddlers With Disabilities
27-8-27-1. "Early Intervention Services" Defined
27-8-27-2. "First Steps Child" Defined
27-8-27-3. "First Steps Program" Defined
27-8-27-4. "Health Insurance Plan"
27-8-27-6. Reimbursement of First Steps Program for Early Intervention Services Payments
27-8-27-8. Reimbursement Not to Be Applied to Lifetime Coverage Limit
27-8-27-9. Payment of Deductibles, Copayments, or Other Expenses