Sec. 8. (a) A person or a person’s representative may file an application directly with the division if the application is filed not more than forty-five (45) days after the person has been released or discharged from the hospital.

     (b) Reimbursement for the costs incurred in providing care to an eligible person may only be made to the providers of the care.

As added by P.L.120-2002, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.255-2003, SEC.27; P.L.145-2005, SEC.11.