Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, “ancillary services” means services ancillary to the basic services provided to an individual in need of self-directed in-home care who needs at least one (1) of the basic services (as defined in section 4 of this chapter). The term includes the following:

(1) Homemaker services, including shopping, laundry, cleaning, and seasonal chores.

Terms Used In Indiana Code 12-10-17.1-2

  • basic services: means a function that could be performed by the individual in need of self-directed in-home care if the individual did not have a physical disability. See Indiana Code 12-10-17.1-4
  • individual in need of self-directed in-home care: means an individual with a disability, or person responsible for making health related decisions for the individual with a disability, who:

    Indiana Code 12-10-17.1-6

(2) Companion services, including transportation, letter writing, mail reading, and escort services.

(3) Assistance with cognitive tasks, including managing finances, planning activities, and making decisions.

As added by P.L.141-2006, SEC.44.

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