# Ind. Code § 12-8-6.5-9: Written memorandum of understanding; department of child services; division of family resources

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T12_A8_C6.5_S12-8-6.5-9

## Section

- **Citation:** Ind. Code § 12-8-6.5-9
- **Heading:** Written memorandum of understanding; department of child services; division of family resources
- **Jurisdiction:** Indiana
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Indiana Code / Title 12 / Article 8 / Chapter 6.5 / Section 12-8-6.5-9

## Text

Sec. 9. The office, the division of family resources, and the department of child services shall develop a written memorandum of understanding that provides the following:

(1) Program responsibilities for the provision of care and treatment for recipients served by the division.

(2) Responsibilities to educate and inform vendors of the proper billing procedures.

(3) Responsibilities in administering the state plan.

(4) Responsibilities for Medicaid fiscal and quality accountability and audits for services administered by the division.

(5) That the division shall recommend options and services to be reimbursed under the Medicaid state plan.

(6) That the office and the division agree that, within the limits of 42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq., recipients served by the division cannot be excluded from services on the basis of diagnosis unless these services are otherwise provided and reimbursed under the state plan.

(7) That the office shall seek review and comment from the division before the adoption of rules or standards that may affect the service, programs, or providers of medical assistance services for recipients served by the division.

(8) That the division shall develop rate setting policies for medical assistance services administered by the division.

(9) Policies to facilitate communication between the office and the division.

(10) Any additional provisions that enhance communication between the office and the division or facilitate more efficient or effective delivery of services.

As added by P.L.160-2012, SEC.18.

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