CHAPTER 42. MEDICAID WORK INCENTIVES COUNCIL
IC 12-15-42
Chapter 42. Medicaid Work Incentives Council
IC 12-15-42-1
Purposes
Sec. 1. The Medicaid work incentives council is established for
the following purposes:
(1) To assist the office in developing a coordinated and
aggressive state policy to bring adults with disabilities into
gainful employment through a Medicaid buy-in program at a
rate that is as close as possible to that of the general adult
population.
(2) To support the goals of equality, opportunity, full
participation, independent living, and economic self-sufficiency
for individuals with disabilities.
As added by P.L.287-2001, SEC.10.
IC 12-15-42-2
Members
Sec. 2. (a) The council consists of the following members:
(1) Twelve (12) members appointed by the governor. The
governor shall make the appointments required under this
subdivision by July 1, 2001.
(2) One (1) member of the senate appointed by the president pro
tempore of the senate.
(3) One (1) member of the house of representatives appointed
by the speaker of the house of representatives.
(4) The administrator of the office, or the administrator's
designee, shall serve as an ex officio nonvoting member of the
council.
(b) The members appointed under subsection (a)(1) must have
experience or expert knowledge related to employment, employment
services, vocational rehabilitation, Social Security work incentives,
acute health care, long term services and supports, including
Medicaid, and other support services for individuals with disabilities.
At least one-third (1/3) of the task force members appointed under
subsection (a)(1) must be individuals with disabilities or
representatives of individuals with disabilities, with consideration
given to current or former recipients of Social Security Disability
Insurance or Supplemental Security Income.
(c) The members appointed under subsection (a)(2) and (a)(3):
(1) may not be members of the same political party; and
(2) are nonvoting members.
As added by P.L.287-2001, SEC.10.
IC 12-15-42-3
Terms of members
Sec. 3. (a) The term of each member appointed under section
2(a)(1) of this chapter is four (4) years.
(b) A member appointed under section 2(a)(1) of this chapter:
(1) may be reappointed; and
(2) may be removed only for cause.
As added by P.L.287-2001, SEC.10.
IC 12-15-42-4
Expiration of term
Sec. 4. A member appointed under section 2(a)(2) or 2(a)(3) of
this chapter serves until the member's current term of office as a
member of the general assembly expires.
As added by P.L.287-2001, SEC.10.
IC 12-15-42-5
Vacancies
Sec. 5. A vacancy must be filled within forty-five (45) days after
the vacancy by the authority making the original appointment.
As added by P.L.287-2001, SEC.10.
IC 12-15-42-6
Chairperson
Sec. 6. The governor shall select one (1) of the members of the
council to serve as chairperson.
As added by P.L.287-2001, SEC.10.
IC 12-15-42-7
Meetings
Sec. 7. (a) The council shall meet at least quarterly.
(b) Only the chairperson may call additional meetings.
As added by P.L.287-2001, SEC.10.
IC 12-15-42-8
Quorum
Sec. 8. A quorum consists of a majority of the members appointed
to the council.
As added by P.L.287-2001, SEC.10.
IC 12-15-42-9
Majority of votes required to take action
Sec. 9. The affirmative votes of a majority of the voting members
appointed to the council are required for the council to take action on
any measure, including final reports.
As added by P.L.287-2001, SEC.10.
IC 12-15-42-10
Per diem; reimbursement of expenses
Sec. 10. (a) Each member of the council who is not a state
employee is entitled to the minimum salary per diem provided by
IC 4-10-11-2.1(b). The member is also entitled to reimbursement for
traveling expenses as provided under IC 4-13-1-4 and other expenses
actually incurred in connection with the member's duties as provided
in the state policies and procedures established by the Indiana
department of administration and approved by the budget agency.
(b) Each member of the council who is a state employee but who
is not a member of the general assembly is entitled to reimbursement
for traveling expenses as provided under IC 4-13-1-4 and other
expenses actually incurred in connection with the member's duties as
provided in the state policies and procedures established by the
Indiana department of administration and approved by the budget
agency.
(c) Each member of the council who is a member of the general
assembly is entitled to receive the same per diem, mileage, and travel
allowances paid to legislative members of interim study committees
established by the legislative council. Per diem, mileage, and travel
allowances paid under this subsection shall be paid from
appropriations made to the legislative council or the legislative
services agency.
As added by P.L.287-2001, SEC.10.
IC 12-15-42-11
Expenses paid from appropriated funds
Sec. 11. The expenses of the council shall be paid from funds
appropriated to the office.
As added by P.L.287-2001, SEC.10.
IC 12-15-42-12
Support staff
Sec. 12. The office shall provide support staff to the council.
As added by P.L.287-2001, SEC.10.
IC 12-15-42-13
Evaluation and findings of council
Sec. 13. (a) The council shall evaluate the feasibility of:
(1) establishing a program to collaborate with and subsidize
employer sponsored health care coverage under a Medicaid
buy-in program; and
(2) providing personal care assistance services to individuals
participating in a Medicaid buy-in program;
and shall report the findings of the evaluation to the governor, the
legislative council, and the health finance commission (IC 2-5-23).
(b) The council shall file the report required under subsection (a)
not later than December 1, 2002.
As added by P.L.287-2001, SEC.10.
IC 12-15-42-14
Annual report
Sec. 14. (a) The council shall provide an annual report to the
governor, the legislative council, and the health finance commission
(IC 2-5-23) not later than July 31 each year.
(b) The report required under this section must include the
following:
(1) The evaluation made by the office under IC 12-15-41-13 and
any comments the council has regarding the evaluation.
(2) Recommendations for any necessary legislation or rules.
(c) A report provided under this section to the legislative council
must be in an electronic format under IC 5-14-6.
As added by P.L.287-2001, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.1-2002,
SEC.54; P.L.28-2004, SEC.105.