§ 12-14-15-1 — Assistance to qualified individuals

Assistance shall be given to a needy
individual with a disability who meets the following qualifications:
(1) Has a pending application on file with the federal Social
Security Administration for assistance under Public Law 92-603,
supplemental security income (SSI), or is receiving assistance.
However, a person whose application for assistance under Public
Law 92-603 has been denied but who meets all other
requirements of this chapter is eligible for supplemental
assistance.
(2) Has one (1) of the following:
(A) A physical or mental impairment, disease, or loss that is
verifiable by a physician licensed under IC 25-22.5, that
appears reasonably certain to result in death or to last for a
continuous period of at least twelve (12) months without
significant improvement, and that substantially impairs the
individual's ability to perform labor or services or to engage in
a useful occupation.
(B) A mental impairment, disease, or loss that is:
(i) diagnosed by a physician licensed under IC 25-22.5 or a
health services provider in psychology licensed under IC 25-33-1; and
(ii) verifiable by a physician licensed under IC 25-22.5 or a
psychologist licensed under IC 25-33;
that appears reasonably certain to last for a continuous period of
at least twelve (12) months without significant improvement, and
that substantially impairs the individual's ability to perform labor
or services or to engage in a useful occupation. Employment in a
sheltered workshop or under an approved vocational
rehabilitation plan is not considered a useful occupation for the
purposes of this chapter. The determination of medical disability
under this subdivision shall be made without reference to the
individual's ability to pay for treatment.
(3) Does not have a parent, spouse, or other legally responsible
relative able to support the individual.
(4) Is at least eighteen (18) years of age.
(5) Is residing and intends to remain in Indiana in a bona fide
living arrangement.
(6) Has insufficient income or other resources to provide a
reasonable subsistence according to the standards established by
the division.
(7) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, is not an inmate
of or being maintained by a municipal, state, or national
institution while receiving assistance.
(8) Has not, at any time within five (5) years immediately before
the date of the filing of an application for assistance under this
chapter, made an assignment or transfer of property for the
purpose of making or that will make the individual eligible for
assistance under this chapter, except as otherwise provided in this
chapter.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-7.1-1 part.]

Legislative History

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.152-1995, SEC.4; P.L.67-2000, SEC.1; P.L.218-2003, SEC.1; P.L.99-2007, SEC.90.