Authority: IC 16-29-7-19

Affected: IC 16-29-7

Sec. 1. (a) Except as permitted in IC 16-29-7 and this article:

1. (1) comprehensive care beds may not be:

   1. (A) added;
   2. (B) transferred; or
   3. (C) constructed;
2. (2) certification of a comprehensive care bed to participate in the state Medicaid program may not be added or transferred; and
3. (3) beds may not be converted to comprehensive care beds.

(b) This article does not apply to the following:

1. (1) Replacement comprehensive care facilities that meet the requirements of IC 16-29-7-1(a)(1).
2. (2) For existing facilities, construction of new additions, and modification or alteration of the structure of the existing facility that meets the requirements of IC 16-29-7-1(a)(2).
3. (3) Transfer of comprehensive care beds to another comprehensive care facility within the same county in accordance with IC 16-29-7-1(a)(3).
4. (4) A comprehensive care bed owned, operated, or sponsored by a religious organization in accordance with IC 16-29-7- 1(a)(4).
5. (5) A comprehensive care bed owned, operated, or sponsored by a fraternal organization in accordance with IC 16-29-7- 1(a)(5).
6. (6) A small house health facility in accordance with IC 16-29-7-1(a)(6).
7. (7) A continuing care retirement community in accordance with IC 16-29-7-1(a)(7).

(Indiana Department of Health; 410 IAC 40-2-1; filed May 15, 2020, 8:35 a.m.: 20200610-IR- 410190685FRA)