CHAPTER 23.5. COORDINATION OF BENEFITS STUDY
IC 12-15-23.5
Chapter 23.5. Coordination of Benefits Study
IC 12-15-23.5-1
"Covered entity"
Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "covered entity" has the meaning
set forth in 45 CFR 160.103.
As added by P.L.187-2007, SEC.3.
IC 12-15-23.5-2
Examination and recovery of Medicaid claims
Sec. 2. (a) Before January 1, 2008, the office shall:
(1) examine all Medicaid claims paid after January 1, 2001, and
before July 1, 2007;
(2) determine which claims examined under subdivision (1)
were eligible for payment by a third party other than Medicaid;
and
(3) recover the claims that were determined under subdivision
(2) to be eligible for payment by a third party other than
Medicaid.
(b) The office shall require through an eligibility and benefit
request, and a covered entity shall provide, any information
necessary for the office to complete the examination required by this
section. The office, after notice and hearing, may impose a fine not
to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) for each refusal by a covered
entity to provide information concerning an eligibility and benefit
request for a Medicaid recipient requested by the office under this
section.
As added by P.L.187-2007, SEC.3.
IC 12-15-23.5-3
Coordination of benefits procedures
Sec. 3. If at least one percent (1%) of the claims were determined
under section 2 of this chapter to be eligible for payment by a third
party other than Medicaid, the office shall develop and implement a
procedure to improve the coordination of benefits between:
(1) the Medicaid program; and
(2) any other third party source of health care coverage
provided to a recipient.
As added by P.L.187-2007, SEC.3.
IC 12-15-23.5-4
Procedure requirements
Sec. 4. If a procedure is developed and implemented under section
3 of this chapter, the procedure:
(1) must be automated; and
(2) must provide a system for determining whether a Medicaid
claim is eligible for payment by another third party before the
claim is paid under the Medicaid program.
As added by P.L.187-2007, SEC.3.