Section 440IAC7.5-2-2. Application of article

   (a) This rule applies to the following:

(1) Providers of residential living facilities, including:

(A) agencies; and

(B) alternative family householders.

(2) Residents of residential living facilities for individuals with psychiatric disorders or addictions.

(3) Children living with a resident in a residential facility.

  (b) Residential living facilities include the following:

(1) The sub-acute stabilization facility.

(2) The supervised group living facility.

(3) The transitional residential facility.

(4) The semi-independent living facility.

(5) The alternative family for adults program.

  (c) Certification under this article is not required if the facility is certified or licensed as one (1) of the following:

(1) A health facility licensed under IC 16-28.

(2) A county home established under IC 12-30.

(3) A residential child care establishment licensed under IC 12-17.4 [IC 12-17.4 was repealed by P.L.145-2006, SECTION 376, effective July 1, 2006.].

(4) Residential care facility licensed under IC 16-28.

(5) Shelters for homeless people established under IC 12-20-17-2.

(6) Domestic violence prevention and treatment centers as defined at IC 12-7-2-70.

  (d) Residential living facilities must do the following:

(1) Provide appropriate supervision and activities that assist the resident in maintaining or acquiring skills necessary to live in the community.

(2) Assist the resident in identifying and applying for all benefits and public assistance for which the resident may be determined eligible.

(Division of Mental Health and Addiction; 440 IAC 7.5-2-2; filed Jun 10, 2002, 2:25 p.m.: 25 IR 3130; readopted filed Nov 5, 2008, 3:50 p.m.: 20081119-IR-440080742RFA; readopted filed Jul 21, 2011, 9:39 a.m.: 20110817-IR-440110249RFA)