(a) The bureau shall determine whether or not an individual has a developmental disability. For individuals for whom there is not enough current information available to make a determination of eligibility, the bureau shall use the results of a diagnostic assessment in determining whether an individual has a developmental disability. A diagnostic assessment must include the following:
- (1) Diagnostic information concerning the individual's functioning level and medical and habilitation needs.
- (2) All information necessary for the use of the office of Medicaid policy and planning, the Indiana department of health, and the division.
- (3) The use of all appropriate assessments conducted under rules adopted under IC 16-28 .
- (b) An individual who is found not to have a developmental disability may appeal the bureau's finding under IC 4-21.5 .
- (c) If an individual is determined to have a developmental disability, the office shall determine whether the individual meets the appropriate federal level of care requirements.
As added by P.L.272-1999, SEC.34. Amended by P.L.99-2007, SEC.76; P.L.197-2011, SEC.41; P.L.85-2017, SEC.55; P.L.56-2023, SEC.94.