§ 16-47-1-5 — Application; participation in program

(a) This subsection does not apply to
prescription drugs that are dispensed through an onsite clinic. The
following shall participate in the program:
(1) The department, for a health benefit plan:
(A) described in section 2(1) or 2(2) of this chapter; and
(B) that provides coverage for prescription drugs.
(2) After June 30, 2011, a state educational institution, for a
health benefit plan:
(A) described in section 2(3) of this chapter; and
(B) that provides coverage for prescription drugs;
unless the budget agency determines that the state educational
institution's participation in the program would not result in an
overall financial benefit to the state educational institution. The
budget agency may delay compliance with this subdivision to a
date after July 1, 2011, that is determined by the budget agency to
allow for the orderly transition from another program.
(b) The following may participate in the program:
(1) A state agency other than the department that:
(A) purchases prescription drugs; or
(B) arranges for the payment of the cost of prescription drugs.
(2) A local unit (as defined in IC 5-10-8-1).
(3) A nonprofit association of cities and towns.
(4) The Indiana comprehensive health insurance association
established under IC 27-8-10.
(c) The state Medicaid program may not participate in the program
under this chapter.

Legislative History

As added by P.L.50-2004, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.173-2007, SEC.3; P.L.229-2011, SEC.166; P.L.46-2015, SEC.1; P.L.121-2016, SEC.24; P.L.196-2021, SEC.14; P.L.207-2021, SEC.20.