Ind. Code § 16-27-5.5-1 Application of definitions
Sec. 1. The definitions in IC 16-27-1 apply throughout this chapter.
As added by P.L.136-2024, SEC.40.
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in effectInd. Code § 16-27-5.5-2 "Office"
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "office" refers to the office of the secretary of family and social services established by IC 12-8-1.5-1.
As added by P.L.136-2024, SEC.40.
Ind. Code § 16-27-5.5-3 "Secretary"
Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "secretary" refers to the secretary of family and social services appointed under IC 12-8-1.5-2.
As added by P.L.136-2024, SEC.40.
Ind. Code § 16-27-5.5-4 Cooperative agreements; included activities
Sec. 4. Home health agencies may enter into cooperative agreements to carry out the following activities:
(1) To form and operate, either directly or indirectly, one (1) or more networks of home health agencies to arrange for the provision of health care services through such networks, including to contract either directly or indirectly through a network.
(2) To contract, either directly or through such networks, with the office, or the office's contractors, to provide:
(A) services to Medicaid beneficiaries; and
(B) health care services in an efficient and cost effective manner on a prepaid, capitation, or other reimbursement basis.
(3) To undertake other managed health care activities.
As added by P.L.136-2024, SEC.40.
Ind. Code § 16-27-5.5-5 Application to become a participating provider
Sec. 5. (a) Any health care provider licensed under this title or IC 25 may apply to become a participating provider in the networks described in this chapter provided the services the provider contracts for are within the lawful scope of the provider's practice.
(b) This section does not require a plan or network to provide coverage for any specific health care service.
As added by P.L.136-2024, SEC.40.
Ind. Code § 16-27-5.5-6 Authorization of entities to undertake activities
Sec. 6. A home health agency may authorize any of the following, or any combination of the following, to undertake or effectuate any of the activities identified in this chapter:
(1) The Indiana Association for Home and Hospice Care, Inc.
(2) Any subsidiary of the corporation named in subdivision (1).
As added by P.L.136-2024, SEC.40.
Ind. Code § 16-27-5.5-7 Supervision of activities
Sec. 7. The secretary or the secretary's designee shall supervise and oversee the activities described in this chapter and may take the following actions:
(1) Gather relevant facts, collect data, conduct public hearings, invite and receive public comments, investigate market conditions, conduct studies, and review documentary evidence or require the home health agencies or their third party designee to do the same.
(2) Evaluate the substantive merits of any action to be taken by the home health agencies and assess whether the action comports with the standards established by the general assembly.
(3) Issue written decisions approving, modifying, or disapproving the recommended action, and explaining the reasons and rationale for the decision.
(4) Require home health agencies or their third party designees to report annually on the extent of the benefits realized by the actions taken under this chapter.
As added by P.L.136-2024, SEC.40.
Ind. Code § 16-27-5.5-8 Annual report to Medicaid oversight committee
Sec. 8. The office shall report annually to the Medicaid oversight committee established by IC 2-5-54-2 on the use and outcomes of the home health agency cooperative agreements.
As added by P.L.136-2024, SEC.40.
Ind. Code § 16-27-5.5-9 Adoption of rules
Sec. 9. The secretary may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this chapter.
As added by P.L.136-2024, SEC.40.
Ind. Code § 16-27-5.5-10 Expiration of chapter
Sec. 10. This chapter expires June 30, 2027.
As added by P.L.136-2024, SEC.40.
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