§ 12-12.7-2-17.5 — Remedies for failure to pay for services

Indiana § 12-12.7-2-17.5

• Jurisdiction: Indiana
• Art. 12.7: CHILD DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
• Ch. 2: Infants and Toddlers With Disabilities Program

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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.

Legislative History

As added by P.L.229-2011, SEC.121. Amended by P.L.293-2013(ts), SEC.41.