Sec. 6.5. An out-of-state provider may obtain a license to provide home medical equipment services in Indiana on the basis of reciprocity if:

(1) the out-of-state provider possesses a valid license granted by another state; and

Terms Used In Indiana Code 25-26-21-6.5

  • home medical equipment: means equipment that:

    Indiana Code 25-26-21-2

  • provider: means a person engaged in the business of providing home medical equipment services to an unrelated individual in the individual's residence. See Indiana Code 25-26-21-4
(2) the legal standards for licensure in the other state are comparable to the standards under this chapter.

However, if the requirements for licensure under this chapter are more restrictive than the standards of the other state, except for the physical plant requirement specified in section 6(b)(2) of this chapter, the out-of-state provider must comply with the additional requirements of this chapter to obtain a reciprocal license under this chapter.

As added by P.L.101-2020, SEC.6.