1. (a) The secretary is the ultimate authority for Medicaid applicant and eligibility appeals under IC 4-15-10.5 and IC 4-21.5 for purposes of the operation of the division and the programs of the division.
2. (b) The secretary may delegate an individual to serve as the ultimate authority.

As added by P.L.160-2012, SEC.19. Amended by P.L.39-2015, SEC.4; P.L.35-2016, SEC.10; P.L.92-2025, SEC.11.