Indiana § 4-12-5-4 - Distribution of money from account
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§ 4-12-5-4. Distribution of money from account
Sec. 4. Subject to appropriation by the general assembly, review by the budget committee, and approval by the budget agency, the state comptroller shall distribute money from the account to public or private entities or individuals for the implementation of programs concerning one (1) or more of the following purposes:
(1) The children's health insurance program established under IC 12-17.6.
(2) Cancer detection tests and cancer education programs.
(3) Heart disease and stroke education programs.
(4) Assisting community health centers in providing:
(A) vaccinations against communicable diseases, with an emphasis on service to youth and senior citizens;
(B) health care services and preventive measures that address the special health care needs of minorities (as defined in IC 16-46-6-2); and
(C) health care services and preventive measures in rural areas.
(5) Promoting health and wellness activities.
(6) Encouraging the prevention of disease, particularly tobacco related diseases.
(7) Addressing the special health care needs of those who suffer most from tobacco related diseases, including end of life and long term care alternatives.
(8) Addressing minority health disparities.
(9) Addressing the impact of tobacco related diseases, particularly on minorities and females.
(10) Promoting community based health care, particularly in areas with a high percentage of underserved citizens, including individuals with disabilities, or with a shortage of health care professionals.
(11) Enhancing local health department services.
(12) Expanding community based minority health infrastructure.
(13) Other purposes recommended by the Indiana department of health.
As added by P.L.21-2000, SEC.3. Amended by P.L.291-2001, SEC.56; P.L.197-2011, SEC.6; P.L.109-2015, SEC.11; P.L.56-2023, SEC.15; P.L.9-2024, SEC.80.
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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