Section 410IAC1-7-8. Pregnant patient on a waiting list for HIV medical services

   (a) A pregnant patient must have a complete application for the HIV medical services program on file with the department.

  (b) A pregnant patient who meets all the qualifications to participate in the HIV medical services program and tests positive under IC 16-41-6-5 or IC 16-41-6-6 shall be given first priority on a waiting list for the program if a waiting list exists for the HIV medical services program.

  (c) A pregnant patient who tests positive under IC 16-41-6-5 or IC 16-41-6-6 may appeal her placement on a waiting list for HIV medical services by filing a written appeal with the department.

  (d) The appeal shall be filed within fifteen (15) days of receipt of the notification of placement on a waiting list.

  (e) The appeal will be reviewed by the state health commissioner, or the commissioner's designee, who will also make the determination in the case within seventy-two (72) hours of receipt of all requested medical information and other pertinent documentation, as detailed by section 9 of this rule, necessary to determine the applicant's eligibility for services.

  (f) The appeal must include name, date of birth, and mailing address of the pregnant patient. (Indiana State Department of Health; 410 IAC 1-7-8; filed Jun 25, 2004, 11:05 a.m.: 27 IR 3496; readopted filed Jul 15, 2010, 12:12 p.m.: 20100728-IR-410100261RFA; filed May 4, 2012, 10:17 a.m.: 20120530-IR-410110458FRA; readopted filed Nov 10, 2016, 8:45 a.m.: 20161207-IR-410160371RFA)