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.