Ind. Code ch. 16-31-4.5

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Ind. Code § 16-31-4.5-1 Transport to health care facility, mental health facility, or urgent care facility

Sec. 1. Subject to the terms of a written agreement described in section 2 of this chapter, an emergency medical responder, an emergency medical technician, an advanced emergency medical technician, or a paramedic may transport an individual to: (1) a health care facility; (2) a mental health facility; or (3) an urgent care facility; that can provide the individual with appropriate and necessary treatment. As added by P.L.210-2025, SEC.4.

Ind. Code § 16-31-4.5-2 Written agreement required; contents

Sec. 2. (a) As used in this section, "employing entity" means an entity that employs: (1) an emergency medical responder; (2) an emergency medical technician; (3) an advanced emergency medical technician; or (4) a paramedic. (b) An employing entity or an individual described in subsection (a)(1) through (a)(4) shall enter into a written agreement with a facility described in section 1 of this chapter detailing procedures for the transport of individuals to the facility, including the following information: (1) The facility's operating hours. (2) Criteria for determining whether the facility is an appropriate facility to transport the individual. (3) Procedures for: (A) directing the transport of an individual to another facility; and (B) individuals who decline care or transport to a facility. As added by P.L.210-2025, SEC.4. Amended by P.L.23-2026, SEC.134.

Ind. Code § 16-31-4.5-3 Reimbursement

Sec. 3. An emergency medical responder, an emergency medical technician, an advanced emergency medical technician, or a paramedic may be reimbursed for transporting an individual to a facility described in section 1 of this chapter. As added by P.L.210-2025, SEC.4.

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