Sec. 5. When authorizing services for an individual with a developmental disability in a community based setting, the bureau shall give equal consideration based on need between:

(1) individuals who resided with a family member, relative, or guardian immediately before the community based residential placement; and

Terms Used In Indiana Code 12-11-2.1-5

  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
(2) individuals being placed from:

(A) an intermediate care facility; or

(B) a nursing facility.

As added by P.L.272-1999, SEC.34. Amended by P.L.99-2007, SEC.80; P.L.188-2013, SEC.9.

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