Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "individual in need of self-directed in-home care" means an individual with a disability, or person responsible for making health related decisions for the individual with a disability, who:
(1) is approved to receive Medicaid waiver services under 42 U.S.C. 1396n(c), or is a participant in the community and home options to institutional care for the elderly and disabled program under IC 12-10-10;
(2) is in need of attendant care services because of impairment;
(3) requires assistance to complete functions of daily living, self-care, and mobility, including those functions included in attendant care services;
(4) chooses to self-direct a paid personal services attendant to perform attendant care services; and
(5) assumes the responsibility to initiate self-directed in-home care and exercise judgment regarding the manner in which those services are delivered, including the decision to employ, train, and dismiss a personal services attendant.
As added by P.L.141-2006, SEC.44. Amended by P.L.99-2007, SEC.68.