2014 Indiana Code TITLE 12. HUMAN SERVICES ARTICLE 14. FAMILY ASSISTANCE SERVICES CHAPTER 15. SUPPLEMENTAL ASSISTANCE FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
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IC 12-14-15
Chapter 15. Supplemental Assistance for Persons With
Disabilities
IC 12-14-15-1
Assistance to qualified individuals
Sec. 1. 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.
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.
IC 12-14-15-2
Inmates; commencement of assistance
Sec. 2. An inmate may apply for assistance under this chapter.
However, if assistance is granted, the assistance may not begin until
the individual is no longer an inmate.
As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8.
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