410 IAC 1-7-8 Pregnant patient on a waiting list for HIV medical services

Sec. 8. (a) A pregnant patient must have a complete application for the HIV medical services program on file with the department. (b) A pregnant patient who meets all the qualifications to participate in the HIV medical services program and tests positive under IC 16-41-6-5 or IC 16-41-6-6 shall be given first priority on a waiting list for the program if a waiting list exists for the HIV medical services program. (c) A pregnant patient who tests positive under IC 16-41-6-5 or IC 16-41-6-6 may appeal her placement on a waiting list for HIV medical services by filing a written appeal with the department. (d) The appeal shall be filed within fifteen (15) days of receipt of the notification of placement on a waiting list. (e) The appeal will be reviewed by the state health commissioner, or the commissioner's designee, who will also make the determination in the case within seventy-two (72) hours of receipt of all requested medical information and other pertinent documentation, as detailed by section 9 of this rule, necessary to determine the applicant's eligibility for services. (f) The appeal must include name, date of birth, and mailing address of the pregnant patient.