Sec. 20.5. "Basic necessities", for purposes of IC 12-20 , includes those services or items essential to meet the minimum standards of health, safety, and decency, including the following: (1) Medical care described in IC 12-20-16-2 . (2) Clothing and footwear. (3) Food. (4) Shelter. (5) Transportation to seek and accept employment on a reasonable basis. (6) Household essentials. (7) Essential utility services. (8) Other services or items the township trustee determines are necessities.
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