Indiana Code Title 12. Human Services § 12-24-14-5

(1) Investigate, either with division staff or on a contractual or other basis, the financial condition of each person liable under this chapter.

(2) Make determinations of the ability of the patient and the responsible parties to pay maintenance charges.

(3) Set a standard as a basis of judgment of ability to pay.  The standard shall be recomputed periodically to reflect changes in the cost of living and other pertinent factors and to make provisions for unusual and exceptional circumstances in the application of the standard.