Indiana § 12-10-7-8 Contracts for services; provider qualifications; specifications

Indiana Statutes

§ 12-10-7-8 — Contracts for services; provider qualifications; specifications

Indiana § 12-10-7-8

Art. 10AGING SERVICES

Ch. 7Adult Guardianship Services

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Ind. Code § 12-10-7-8 (2026).

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(a)The division shall contract in writing for the provision of the guardianship services required in each region with a nonprofit corporation that is:

(1)qualified to receive tax deductible contributions under Section 170 of the Internal Revenue Code; and

(2)located in the region.

(b)The division shall establish qualifications to determine eligible providers in each region.

(c)Each contract between the division and a provider must specify a method for the following:

(1)The establishment of a guardianship committee within the provider, serving under the provider's board of directors.

(2)The provision of money and services by the provider in an amount equal to at least twenty-five percent (25%) of the total amount of the contract and the provision by the division of the remaining amou

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(a) The division shall contract in writing for the
provision of the guardianship services required in each region with a
nonprofit corporation that is:
(1) qualified to receive tax deductible contributions under Section
170 of the Internal Revenue Code; and
(2) located in the region.
(b) The division shall establish qualifications to determine eligible
providers in each region.
(c) Each contract between the division and a provider must specify
a method for the following:
(1) The establishment of a guardianship committee within the
provider, serving under the provider's board of directors.
(2) The provision of money and services by the provider in an
amount equal to at least twenty-five percent (25%) of the total
amount of the contract and the provision by the division of the
remaining amount of the contract. The division shall establish
guidelines to determine the value of services provided under this
subdivision.
(3) The establishment of procedures to avoid a conflict of interest
for the provider in providing necessary services to each
incapacitated individual.
(4) The identification and evaluation of indigent adults in need of
guardianship services.
(5) The adoption of individualized service plans to provide the
least restrictive type of guardianship or related services for each
incapacitated individual, including the following:
(A) Designation as a representative payee by:
(i) the Social Security Administration;
(ii) the United States Office of Personnel Management;
(iii) the United States Department of Veterans Affairs; or
(iv) the United States Railroad Retirement Board.
(B) Limited guardianship under IC 29-3.
(C) Guardianship of the person or estate under IC 29-3.
(D) The appointment of:
(i) a health care representative under IC 16-36-1-7 or IC 16-36-7; or
(ii) a power of attorney under IC 30-5.
(6) The periodic reassessment of each incapacitated individual.
(7) The provision of legal services necessary for the guardianship.
(8) The training and supervision of paid and volunteer staff.
(9) The establishment of other procedures and programs required
by the division.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 4-28-17-19.]