Indiana Code 12-15-8.5-7. Lien foreclosure; automatic expiration of lien
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Sec. 7. The office may bring proceedings in foreclosure on a lien arising under this chapter:
(2) upon the death of the Medicaid recipient.
(1) during the lifetime of the Medicaid recipient if the Medicaid recipient or a person acting on behalf of the Medicaid recipient sells the property; or
Terms Used In Indiana Code 12-15-8.5-7
- Foreclosure: A legal process in which property that is collateral or security for a loan may be sold to help repay the loan when the loan is in default. Source: OCC
- Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
- Property: includes personal and real property. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
The lien automatically expires unless the office commences a foreclosure action not later than two (2) years after the Medicaid recipient’s death.
As added by P.L.178-2002, SEC.81. Amended by P.L.224-2003, SEC.74.