2006 Indiana Code - CHAPTER 30. CONTRACTING

IC 12-15-30
     Chapter 30. Contracting

IC 12-15-30-1
Authorization of contracts for administration of program
     Sec. 1. The office may contract with another state agency or other persons to administer any part of the Medicaid program.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.9.

IC 12-15-30-2
Contract requirements and qualifications; preparation of bid specifications
     Sec. 2. The office shall do the following:
        (1) Prepare requirements, including qualifications, for bidders offering to contract with the state to perform the functions under section 3 of this chapter.
        (2) Assist the Indiana department of administration in preparing bid specifications in conformity with requirements.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.9.

IC 12-15-30-3
Medicaid claims; finance and administration; plan options
     Sec. 3. The office shall select an approach to finance and administer Medicaid claims consisting of one (1) of the following:
        (1) A direct provider payment plan administered by the office.
        (2) A direct provider payment plan administered by a fiscal agent.
        (3) A Medicaid insurance plan administered by a health insurer.
        (4) Any combination of the plans described in this section.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.9.

IC 12-15-30-4
Term of contracts; extensions
     Sec. 4. (a) A contract to administer any part of the Medicaid program may be for an original term of not more than four (4) years.
    (b) At the option of the office, the term of the contract may be extended for a term of not more than two (2) additional years.
    (c) An extension may be granted for a contract that is in effect.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.9.

IC 12-15-30-5
Subcontracts
     Sec. 5. (a) A contractor with the state under this chapter may subcontract a part of the contract, subject to the approval of the office and the Indiana department of administration.
    (b) A subcontract may not extend beyond the term of the contract.
    (c) A contractor shall furnish information concerning the following:
        (1) The amount of the subcontract.
        (2) The qualifications of the subcontractor for guaranteeing

performance.
        (3) Other information required by the state.
    (d) A contract or subcontract executed under this section is a public record under IC 5-14-3-2.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.9.

IC 12-15-30-6
Statement of adjusted actual Medicaid provider costs and insurance premiums; certification to auditor of state; payment by auditor of state
     Sec. 6. (a) A contractor under section 1 of this chapter shall submit a detailed statement, at the times and in the form prescribed by the office, for the amount of adjusted actual Medicaid provider costs and insurance premiums.
    (b) The office shall certify a statement under subsection (a) to the auditor of state, who shall pay the amount of the adjusted actual Medicaid provider costs and insurance premiums from the Medicaid account of the state general fund.
    (c) The auditor of state may not pay a Medicaid provider costs in advance of services provided.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.9.

IC 12-15-30-7
Statement requesting payment for fees for performance of administrative responsibilities; certification to auditor of state
     Sec. 7. (a) A contractor under section 1 of this chapter shall submit a statement, at the times and in the form prescribed by the office, requesting payment for fees for performance of administrative responsibilities under contracts executed under this chapter.
    (b) The office shall certify a statement under subsection (a) to the auditor of state, who shall pay the amount of the requested fees.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.9.