Indiana § 12-14-18-3 Fraudulently obtained supplemental assistance; recovery; penalty;
preferred claim against estate; right of action against recipient

Indiana Statutes

§ 12-14-18-3 — Fraudulently obtained supplemental assistance; recovery; penalty; preferred claim against estate; right of action against recipient

Indiana § 12-14-18-3

Art. 14FAMILY ASSISTANCE SERVICES

Ch. 18Supplemental Assistance; Excess Property or Income

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Ind. Code § 12-14-18-3 (2026).

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If:

(1)the division determines that a recipient possessed income or property in excess of the amount reported; and

(2)it is shown that supplemental assistance was obtained fraudulently; the total amount of the supplemental assistance plus a penalty of twenty percent (20%) may be recovered by the division as a preferred claim from the estate of the recipient or in an action brought against the recipient while living. [Pre-1992 Revision Citations: 12-1-5-16(b) part; 12-1-6-18(b) part; 12-1-7.1-16(b).]

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If:
(1) the division determines that a recipient possessed income or
property in excess of the amount reported; and
(2) it is shown that supplemental assistance was obtained
fraudulently;
the total amount of the supplemental assistance plus a penalty of twenty
percent (20%) may be recovered by the division as a preferred claim
from the estate of the recipient or in an action brought against the
recipient while living.
[Pre-1992 Revision Citations: 12-1-5-16(b) part;
12-1-6-18(b) part; 12-1-7.1-16(b).]