Sec. 1. (a) The bureau shall determine whether or not an individual has a developmental disability. For individuals for whom there is not enough current information available to make a determination of eligibility, the bureau shall use the results of a diagnostic assessment in determining whether an individual has a developmental disability. A diagnostic assessment must include the following:
(1) Diagnostic information concerning the individual's functioning level and medical and habilitation needs.
(2) All information necessary for the use of the office of Medicaid policy and planning, the state department of health, and the division.
(3) The use of all appropriate assessments conducted under rules adopted under IC 16-28.
(b) An individual who is found not to have a developmental disability may appeal the bureau's finding under IC 4-21.5.
(c) If an individual is determined to have a developmental disability, the office shall determine whether the individual meets the appropriate federal level of care requirements.
As added by P.L.272-1999, SEC.34. Amended by P.L.99-2007, SEC.76; P.L.197-2011, SEC.41; P.L.85-2017, SEC.55.