Sec. 19. (a) A responsible person approved under section 18 of this chapter preferably must be a relative or friend of good moral character whose interest is limited to the well-being of the applicant or recipient. However, the responsible person may not be any of the following:

(1) An employee of the county office.

(2) The superintendent of a county home.

(3) A person directly or indirectly financially connected with a health facility or an institution giving care to the recipient.

(4) A person directly or indirectly connected with the operation of a health facility or an institution giving care to the recipient.

     (b) Costs may not be charged by a person or public official in proceedings concerning the appointment of a responsible person under section 18 of this chapter.

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-3-11(c), (d).]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.4-1993, SEC.171; P.L.5-1993, SEC.184; P.L.146-2008, SEC.405; P.L.44-2009, SEC.26.