Sec. 1. Subject to section 2 of this chapter, an individual eligible to receive Medicaid who is not living in the individual’s own home but is receiving care in a: (1) hospital; or (2) nursing facility; may retain from the individual’s income a personal allowance in an amount to be established by the office. [Pre-1992 […]
Sec. 2. Fifty-two dollars ($52) monthly may be exempt from income eligibility consideration. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-7-21(b) part.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.272-1999, SEC.40; P.L.294-2001, SEC.3.
Sec. 3. The money described in section 2 of this chapter may be exclusively used by the recipient for the recipient’s personal needs. [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-7-21(b) part.] As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.9.
Sec. 4. The personal allowance for one (1) month described in sections 1, 2, and 3 of this chapter for an individual whose employment is part of the recipient’s individual habilitation plan or who is working in a sheltered workshop or day activity center is the amount that a person would be entitled to retain […]
Sec. 5. (a) In addition to the amount that may be retained as a personal allowance under this chapter, an individual is allowed to retain an amount equal to the individual’s state and local income tax liability. (b) The amount that may be retained during a month may not exceed one-third (1/3) of the individual’s […]
Sec. 6. (a) If an individual described in section 1 of this chapter: (1) is a recipient of assistance under the federal Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program; and (2) receives an income that is less than the amount described in section 2 of this chapter; the office shall pay to the individual an amount equal […]
