Indiana Code Title 36. Local Government § 36-8-10-16.5

Sec. 16.5. (a) As used in this section, “dies in the line of duty” has the meaning set forth in IC 5-10-10-2.

(b) This section applies to the survivors of an eligible employee who dies in the line of duty.

(c) After December 31, 2003, the department that employed the eligible employee who died in the line of duty shall offer to provide and pay for health insurance coverage for the eligible employee's surviving spouse and for each natural child, stepchild, or adopted child of the eligible employee:

whichever period is longest.  If health insurance coverage is offered by the unit to an eligible employee, the health insurance provided to a surviving spouse or child under this subsection must be equal in coverage to that offered to an eligible employee.  The offer to provide and pay for health insurance coverage shall remain open for as long as there is a surviving spouse or as long as a natural child, stepchild, or adopted child of the eligible employee is eligible for coverage under subdivision (1), (2), or (3).