Sec. 6. (a) A provider who is an individual shall have an intradermal tuberculosis test before the provider is eligible for a voucher payment.

     (b) A provider shall assure that an individual who is at least eighteen (18) years of age and:

Terms Used In Indiana Code 12-17.2-3.5-6

  • child care program: refers to the activities provided for children during the time that children are in the care of a provider. See Indiana Code 12-17.2-3.5-1.2
  • voucher payment: means payment for child care through the federal Child Care and Development Fund voucher program administered under 45 C. See Indiana Code 12-17.2-3.5-3
(1) who, if the provider operates a child care program in the provider’s home, resides with the provider; or

(2) who:

(A) is employed; or

(B) volunteers;

as a caregiver at the facility where the provider operates a child care program;

has an intradermal tuberculosis test before the individual resides with the provider or is employed or allowed to volunteer as a caregiver.

     (c) A provider shall maintain documentation of an annual health assessment by a physician reflecting the results of symptom screening for tuberculosis for:

(1) the provider, if the provider is an individual; and

(2) an individual described in subsection (b);

who has a history of latent or active tuberculosis.

     (d) A provider shall provide the results of the tests and screening required under this section to the division upon request.

As added by P.L.247-2001, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.18-2003, SEC.16.