Section 12-15-8.5-4 - Notice required before lien obtained Before obtaining a lien on a Medicaid recipient's interest in real property under this chapter, the office shall notify in writing the Medicaid recipient and the Medicaid recipient's authorized representative, if applicable, of the following:
(1) The office's determination that the Medicaid recipient cannot reasonably be expected to be discharged from the medical institution.(2) The office's intent to impose a lien on the Medicaid recipient's home.(3) The Medicaid recipient's right to a hearing under IC 12-15-28 upon the Medicaid recipient's request regarding whether the requirements for the imposition of a lien are satisfied. A lien may not be filed for at least thirty (30) days after the notice is given and until the hearing process is completed if a hearing is requested.As added by P.L. 178-2002, SEC.81.