Indiana Administrative Code (Last Updated: December 20, 2016) |
Title 455. DIVISION OF AGING |
Article 455IAC2. HOME AND COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES |
Rule 455IAC2-4. Definitions of Terms for Home and Community Based Services |
Section 455IAC2-4-5. "Advocate" defined
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(a) "Advocate" means a person who:
(1) assists an individual with decision making and self-determination; and
(2) is chosen by the individual or the individual's legal representative, if applicable.
(b) An advocate is not a legal representative unless legally appointed. (Division of Aging; 455 IAC 2-4-5; filed Sep 1, 2006, 8:20 a.m.: 20060927-IR-460050119FRA; readopted filed Nov 2, 2012, 8:32 a.m.: 20121121-IR-455120508RFA) NOTE: Transferred from the Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services (460 IAC 1.2-4-5) to the Division of Aging (455 IAC 2-4-5) by P.L.153-2011, SECTION 21, effective July 1, 2011.