Sec. 5. The auditor of state shall issue a warrant in the amount of each claim submitted to the auditor against the fund not later than sixty (60) days after the issuance of a court approved settlement or final nonappealable judgment. The only claim against the fund shall be a voucher or other appropriate request by the commissioner after the commissioner receives:
(1) a certified copy of a final nonappealable judgment against a health care provider; or
(2) a certified copy of a court approved settlement against a health care provider.
[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 27-12-6-5.]
As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.18-2014, SEC.2; P.L.182-2016, SEC.7.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure
Article 18. Medical Malpractice
Chapter 6. Patient's Compensation Fund
34-18-6-2. Protection of Fund; Legal Services; Expenses
34-18-6-4. Payment of Claims; Time for Payment
34-18-6-5. Warrant for Payment From Fund; Vouchers
34-18-6-6. Processing of Claims; Conditions of Payment; Settlement