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Indiana Code Title 12. Human Services § 12-15-5-15

Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

Sec. 15. (a) This section is effective upon approval by the federal government of the office's Medicaid state plan amendment to implement the requirements of this section. The office shall submit the Medicaid state plan amendment not later than December 1, 2016.

(b) As used in this section, “office” includes the following:

(1) The office of the secretary of family and social services.

(2) A managed care organization that has contracted with the office of Medicaid policy and planning under this article.

(3) A person that has contracted with a managed care organization described in subdivision (2).

(c) The office shall authorize Medicaid reimbursement for eligible Medicaid services provided by a student if:

(1) the student is currently enrolled in a graduate or postgraduate degree level:

(A) medical;

(B) nursing;

(C) mental health;

(D) behavioral health; or

(E) addiction treatment;

accredited college or university program;

(2) the student has been approved by the college or university to work as an intern or practicum student at a community mental health center under the direct supervision of a licensed professional who holds a master's degree or doctoral level degree related to the area of study; and

(3) the services being provided by the student are within the scope of practice of the supervising practitioner.

(d) Medicaid claims for eligible Medicaid services provided under this section must be submitted by the supervising practitioner. Only one (1) Medicaid claim may be submitted per episode of care.

(e) A community mental health center that allows intern and practicum students to provide services under this section shall have a policy and procedure for the intern and practicum students to receive supervision and a method for documenting the supervision provided.

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