Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2024. See also following version of this section, effective 7-1-2024.

1. (1) The total amount of need recognized and payment made for a dependent child, other than for medical expenses, for a calendar month may not exceed one hundred fifty-five dollars ($155).
2. (2) The total amount of need recognized and payment made to the person essential to the well-being of the dependent child, other than for medical expenses, for a calendar month may not exceed one hundred fifty-five dollars ($155).
3. (3) The total amount of need recognized and payment made to one (1) dependent child and to the person essential to the well-being of the dependent child, other than for medical expenses, for a calendar month may not exceed two hundred fifty-five dollars ($255).

4. (4) If there is more than one (1) dependent child in the same home, the total amount of need recognized and payment made, other than for medical expenses, for a calendar month may not exceed sixty-five dollars ($65) for each additional child and, if the second parent of the child is incapacitated and is living in the home, the amount of need recognized and payment made may not exceed sixty-five dollars ($65) for the benefit of the incapacitated parent.

   [Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-7-3(b).]

Sec. 5. Except as provided in sections 5.1 and 5.3 of this chapter, the following apply to the amount of need recognized and payment made under this chapter:

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.46-1995, SEC.12.