Sec. 4. Before obtaining a lien on a Medicaid recipient’s interest in real property under this chapter, the office shall notify in writing the Medicaid recipient and the Medicaid recipient’s authorized representative, if applicable, of the following:

(1) The office’s determination that the Medicaid recipient cannot reasonably be expected to be discharged from the medical institution.

Terms Used In Indiana Code 12-15-8.5-4

  • in writing: include printing, lithographing, or other mode of representing words and letters. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • medical institution: means any of the following:

    Indiana Code 12-15-8.5-1

(2) The office’s intent to impose a lien on the Medicaid recipient’s home.

(3) The Medicaid recipient’s right to a hearing under IC 12-15-28 upon the Medicaid recipient’s request regarding whether the requirements for the imposition of a lien are satisfied. A lien may not be filed for at least thirty (30) days after the notice is given and until the hearing process is completed if a hearing is requested.

As added by P.L.178-2002, SEC.81.