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Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Sec. 20.5. “Basic necessities”, for purposes of IC 12-20, includes those services or items essential to meet the minimum standards of health, safety, and decency, including the following:
(1) Medical care described in IC 12-20-16-2.
(2) Clothing and footwear.
(3) Food.
(4) Shelter.
(5) Transportation to seek and accept employment on a reasonable basis.
(6) Household essentials.
(7) Essential utility services.
(8) Other services or items the township trustee determines are necessities.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Indiana Code Title 12. Human Services § 12-7-2-20.5 - last updated January 02, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/in/title-12-human-services/in-code-sect-12-7-2-20-5/
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