CHAPTER 9. CONFIDENTIALITY AND RELEASE OF INFORMATION - Indiana Statutes

IC 12-17.6-9
     Chapter 9. Confidentiality and Release of Information

IC 12-17.6-9-1
Applicability of chapter
     Sec. 1. This chapter does not apply until January 1, 2000.
As added by P.L.273-1999, SEC.177.

IC 12-17.6-9-2
Confidentiality of information in general
     Sec. 2. The following concerning a program applicant or recipient under the program are confidential, except as otherwise provided in this chapter:
        (1) An application.
        (2) An investigation report.
        (3) An information.
        (4) A record.
As added by P.L.273-1999, SEC.177.

IC 12-17.6-9-3
Disclosure of information authorized
     Sec. 3. The use and the disclosure of the information described in this chapter to persons authorized by law in connection with the official duties relating to:
        (1) financial audits;
        (2) legislative investigations; or
        (3) other purposes directly connected with the administration of the program;
is authorized.
As added by P.L.273-1999, SEC.177.

IC 12-17.6-9-4
Disclosure of information of general nature
     Sec. 4. (a) The release and use of information of a general nature shall be provided as needed for adequate interpretation or development of the program.
    (b) The information described in subsection (a) includes the following:
        (1) Total program expenditures.
        (2) The number of recipients.
        (3) Statistical and social data used in connection with studies.
        (4) Reports or surveys on health and welfare problems.
As added by P.L.273-1999, SEC.177.

IC 12-17.6-9-5
Information available to providers
     Sec. 5. The office shall make available the following to providers for immediate access to information indicating whether an individual is eligible for the program:
        (1) A twenty-four (24) hour telephone system.         (2) A computerized data retrieval system.
As added by P.L.273-1999, SEC.177.

IC 12-17.6-9-6
Limits on information available to providers
     Sec. 6. Information released under section 5 of this chapter is limited to the following:
        (1) Disclosure of whether an individual is eligible for the program.
        (2) The date the individual became eligible for the program and the individual's program number.
        (3) Restrictions, if any, on the scope of services to be reimbursed under the program for the individual.
As added by P.L.273-1999, SEC.177.

IC 12-17.6-9-7
Confidentiality of information obtained by providers
     Sec. 7. Information obtained by a provider under this chapter concerning an individual's eligibility for the program is confidential and may not be disclosed to any person.
As added by P.L.273-1999, SEC.177.

IC 12-17.6-9-8
Limitation of provisions to ensure eligibility for federal financial participation
     Sec. 8. If it is established that a provision of this chapter causes the program to be ineligible for federal financial participation, the provision is limited or restricted to the extent that is essential to make the program eligible for federal financial participation.
As added by P.L.273-1999, SEC.177.