IC 16-46 ARTICLE 46. STATE HEALTH GRANTS AND
PROGRAMS
IC 16-46-1
Chapter 1. State Grants to Local Boards of Health for the
Improvement of Community Health Services
IC 16-46-1-1 Legislative intent
Sec. 1. In many areas within Indiana, local boards of health lack
the necessary funds to provide adequate and proper health services.
The general assembly by this chapter intends that the state shall
assume the state's responsibility for providing adequate and proper
health services through local boards of health throughout Indiana.
Other statutes have established a partnership responsibility by and
between the state and local government for the provision of health
services, and the purpose of this chapter is to enable local boards of
health through the provision of state foundation, adjustment, and
incentive support to more adequately meet present and future needs
and requirements for community health services. As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.29.
IC 16-46-1-2 Adjustment and incentive support
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "adjustment and incentive support"
means money in addition to the foundation support allocated to local
boards of health under this chapter. As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.29.
IC 16-46-1-3 Community health services
Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "community health services"
includes the following:
(1) All activities and responsibilities assigned or delegated to
local boards of health by statute.
(2) Those activities and responsibilities delegated to local
boards of health by the state department. As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.29.
IC 16-46-1-4 County health fund
Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "county health fund" means a
special fund established by the proper local authority for the
purposes of appropriating money and allocating expenditures solely
for the operation of official county or multiple county boards of
health. As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.29.
IC 16-46-1-5 Foundation support
Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "foundation support" means a
fixed amount distributed to each local board of health meeting the
conditions in this chapter. As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.29.
IC 16-46-1-6 Inclusive
Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "inclusive" means a
comprehensive program within the scope of statutory responsibilities
of local boards of health and those functions assigned by the state
department. As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.29.
IC 16-46-1-7 Local board of health
Sec. 7. As used in this chapter, "local board of health" means a
board established under IC 16-20-2, IC 16-20-3, IC 16-20-4, or
IC 16-22-8. As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.29.
IC 16-46-1-8 Migratory temporary increase in population
Sec. 8. As used in this chapter, "migratory temporary increase in
population" refers to migratory workers and any other population of
a migratory nature that requires special consideration and special
community health services. As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.29.
IC 16-46-1-9 Partnership responsibility
Sec. 9. As used in this chapter, "partnership responsibility" means
the sharing of the cost for local health services by state and local
governmental units. As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.29.
IC 16-46-1-10 Grants to local boards
Sec. 10. The state department may make grants to local boards of
health from funds appropriated to the state department for this
purpose, in accordance with the formula provided in section 14 of
this chapter. As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.29.
IC 16-46-1-11 Community health services plan
Sec. 11. To qualify for financial support under this chapter, a local
board of health must submit an acceptable plan of community health
services to the state department. As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.29. IC 16-46-1-12 Inclusive health plans
Sec. 12. An inclusive health plan for local boards of health must
include the services necessary to meet additional demands for health
services resulting from a migratory temporary increase in population
or other unusual circumstances affecting the health of the
community. As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.29.
IC 16-46-1-13 Distribution of funds
Sec. 13. (a) State funds for foundation and adjustment and
incentive support may be distributed to local boards of health
through the established local authority and in accordance with legally
established guidelines.
(b) Funds distributed to local boards of health under this chapter
shall be placed in a special fund known as the county health fund or
the city general fund. As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.29.
IC 16-46-1-14 Basis of financial assistance
Sec. 14. (a) Whenever a local board of health qualifies for state
financial assistance under this chapter, the assistance shall be based
upon an annual foundation support not to exceed ten thousand dollars
($10,000) plus an amount in accord with a formula on a pro rata
basis determined by the state department in proportion to the amount
appropriated.
(b) The formula described in subsection (a) shall be provided for
by rule of the state department and within the policy and intent of
this chapter. As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.29.
IC 16-46-1-15 Joint and contract health services
Sec. 15. A local board of health may join or contract with another
board of health for the provision of health services when it is
economical to do so. As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.29.
IC 16-46-1-16 Rules
Sec. 16. The state department may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2
necessary to implement this chapter. The rules must implement and
construe the activities and responsibilities assigned to local boards
of health by Indiana statutes and those delegated to the state
department. As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.29.
IC 16-46-1-17 Funds from other sources
Sec. 17. This chapter does not prevent local boards of health from
receiving funds from other sources and disbursing those funds for
use:
(1) in the improvement and extension of existing programs; and
(2) in the development of new and needed programs;
to protect the health of the public. As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.29.
IC 16-46 ARTICLE 46. STATE HEALTH GRANTS AND
PROGRAMS
IC 16-46-1
Chapter 1. State Grants to Local Boards of Health for the
Improvement of Community Health Services
IC 16-46-1-1 Legislative intent
Sec. 1. In many areas within Indiana, local boards of health lack
the necessary funds to provide adequate and proper health services.
The general assembly by this chapter intends that the state shall
assume the state's responsibility for providing adequate and proper
health services through local boards of health throughout Indiana.
Other statutes have established a partnership responsibility by and
between the state and local government for the provision of health
services, and the purpose of this chapter is to enable local boards of
health through the provision of state foundation, adjustment, and
incentive support to more adequately meet present and future needs
and requirements for community health services. As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.29.
IC 16-46-1-2 Adjustment and incentive support
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "adjustment and incentive support"
means money in addition to the foundation support allocated to local
boards of health under this chapter. As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.29.
IC 16-46-1-3 Community health services
Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "community health services"
includes the following:
(1) All activities and responsibilities assigned or delegated to
local boards of health by statute.
(2) Those activities and responsibilities delegated to local
boards of health by the state department. As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.29.
IC 16-46-1-4 County health fund
Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "county health fund" means a
special fund established by the proper local authority for the
purposes of appropriating money and allocating expenditures solely
for the operation of official county or multiple county boards of
health. As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.29.
IC 16-46-1-5 Foundation support
Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "foundation support" means a
fixed amount distributed to each local board of health meeting the
conditions in this chapter. As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.29.
IC 16-46-1-6 Inclusive
Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "inclusive" means a
comprehensive program within the scope of statutory responsibilities
of local boards of health and those functions assigned by the state
department. As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.29.
IC 16-46-1-7 Local board of health
Sec. 7. As used in this chapter, "local board of health" means a
board established under IC 16-20-2, IC 16-20-3, IC 16-20-4, or
IC 16-22-8. As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.29.
IC 16-46-1-8 Migratory temporary increase in population
Sec. 8. As used in this chapter, "migratory temporary increase in
population" refers to migratory workers and any other population of
a migratory nature that requires special consideration and special
community health services. As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.29.
IC 16-46-1-9 Partnership responsibility
Sec. 9. As used in this chapter, "partnership responsibility" means
the sharing of the cost for local health services by state and local
governmental units. As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.29.
IC 16-46-1-10 Grants to local boards
Sec. 10. The state department may make grants to local boards of
health from funds appropriated to the state department for this
purpose, in accordance with the formula provided in section 14 of
this chapter. As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.29.
IC 16-46-1-11 Community health services plan
Sec. 11. To qualify for financial support under this chapter, a local
board of health must submit an acceptable plan of community health
services to the state department. As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.29. IC 16-46-1-12 Inclusive health plans
Sec. 12. An inclusive health plan for local boards of health must
include the services necessary to meet additional demands for health
services resulting from a migratory temporary increase in population
or other unusual circumstances affecting the health of the
community. As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.29.
IC 16-46-1-13 Distribution of funds
Sec. 13. (a) State funds for foundation and adjustment and
incentive support may be distributed to local boards of health
through the established local authority and in accordance with legally
established guidelines.
(b) Funds distributed to local boards of health under this chapter
shall be placed in a special fund known as the county health fund or
the city general fund. As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.29.
IC 16-46-1-14 Basis of financial assistance
Sec. 14. (a) Whenever a local board of health qualifies for state
financial assistance under this chapter, the assistance shall be based
upon an annual foundation support not to exceed ten thousand dollars
($10,000) plus an amount in accord with a formula on a pro rata
basis determined by the state department in proportion to the amount
appropriated.
(b) The formula described in subsection (a) shall be provided for
by rule of the state department and within the policy and intent of
this chapter. As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.29.
IC 16-46-1-15 Joint and contract health services
Sec. 15. A local board of health may join or contract with another
board of health for the provision of health services when it is
economical to do so. As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.29.
IC 16-46-1-16 Rules
Sec. 16. The state department may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2
necessary to implement this chapter. The rules must implement and
construe the activities and responsibilities assigned to local boards
of health by Indiana statutes and those delegated to the state
department. As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.29.
IC 16-46-1-17 Funds from other sources
Sec. 17. This chapter does not prevent local boards of health from
receiving funds from other sources and disbursing those funds for
use:
(1) in the improvement and extension of existing programs; and
(2) in the development of new and needed programs;
to protect the health of the public. As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.29.
IC 16-46 ARTICLE 46. STATE HEALTH GRANTS AND
PROGRAMS
IC 16-46-1
Chapter 1. State Grants to Local Boards of Health for the
Improvement of Community Health Services
IC 16-46-1-1 Legislative intent
Sec. 1. In many areas within Indiana, local boards of health lack
the necessary funds to provide adequate and proper health services.
The general assembly by this chapter intends that the state shall
assume the state's responsibility for providing adequate and proper
health services through local boards of health throughout Indiana.
Other statutes have established a partnership responsibility by and
between the state and local government for the provision of health
services, and the purpose of this chapter is to enable local boards of
health through the provision of state foundation, adjustment, and
incentive support to more adequately meet present and future needs
and requirements for community health services. As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.29.
IC 16-46-1-2 Adjustment and incentive support
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "adjustment and incentive support"
means money in addition to the foundation support allocated to local
boards of health under this chapter. As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.29.
IC 16-46-1-3 Community health services
Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "community health services"
includes the following:
(1) All activities and responsibilities assigned or delegated to
local boards of health by statute.
(2) Those activities and responsibilities delegated to local
boards of health by the state department. As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.29.
IC 16-46-1-4 County health fund
Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "county health fund" means a
special fund established by the proper local authority for the
purposes of appropriating money and allocating expenditures solely
for the operation of official county or multiple county boards of
health. As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.29.
IC 16-46-1-5 Foundation support
Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "foundation support" means a
fixed amount distributed to each local board of health meeting the
conditions in this chapter. As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.29.
IC 16-46-1-6 Inclusive
Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "inclusive" means a
comprehensive program within the scope of statutory responsibilities
of local boards of health and those functions assigned by the state
department. As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.29.
IC 16-46-1-7 Local board of health
Sec. 7. As used in this chapter, "local board of health" means a
board established under IC 16-20-2, IC 16-20-3, IC 16-20-4, or
IC 16-22-8. As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.29.
IC 16-46-1-8 Migratory temporary increase in population
Sec. 8. As used in this chapter, "migratory temporary increase in
population" refers to migratory workers and any other population of
a migratory nature that requires special consideration and special
community health services. As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.29.
IC 16-46-1-9 Partnership responsibility
Sec. 9. As used in this chapter, "partnership responsibility" means
the sharing of the cost for local health services by state and local
governmental units. As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.29.
IC 16-46-1-10 Grants to local boards
Sec. 10. The state department may make grants to local boards of
health from funds appropriated to the state department for this
purpose, in accordance with the formula provided in section 14 of
this chapter. As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.29.
IC 16-46-1-11 Community health services plan
Sec. 11. To qualify for financial support under this chapter, a local
board of health must submit an acceptable plan of community health
services to the state department. As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.29. IC 16-46-1-12 Inclusive health plans
Sec. 12. An inclusive health plan for local boards of health must
include the services necessary to meet additional demands for health
services resulting from a migratory temporary increase in population
or other unusual circumstances affecting the health of the
community. As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.29.
IC 16-46-1-13 Distribution of funds
Sec. 13. (a) State funds for foundation and adjustment and
incentive support may be distributed to local boards of health
through the established local authority and in accordance with legally
established guidelines.
(b) Funds distributed to local boards of health under this chapter
shall be placed in a special fund known as the county health fund or
the city general fund. As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.29.
IC 16-46-1-14 Basis of financial assistance
Sec. 14. (a) Whenever a local board of health qualifies for state
financial assistance under this chapter, the assistance shall be based
upon an annual foundation support not to exceed ten thousand dollars
($10,000) plus an amount in accord with a formula on a pro rata
basis determined by the state department in proportion to the amount
appropriated.
(b) The formula described in subsection (a) shall be provided for
by rule of the state department and within the policy and intent of
this chapter. As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.29.
IC 16-46-1-15 Joint and contract health services
Sec. 15. A local board of health may join or contract with another
board of health for the provision of health services when it is
economical to do so. As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.29.
IC 16-46-1-16 Rules
Sec. 16. The state department may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2
necessary to implement this chapter. The rules must implement and
construe the activities and responsibilities assigned to local boards
of health by Indiana statutes and those delegated to the state
department. As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.29.
IC 16-46-1-17 Funds from other sources
Sec. 17. This chapter does not prevent local boards of health from
receiving funds from other sources and disbursing those funds for
use:
(1) in the improvement and extension of existing programs; and
(2) in the development of new and needed programs;
to protect the health of the public. As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.29.
