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RCA INDIANA STATE JURISPRUDENCE
TEST Actual Exam 2026/2027 Complete
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SECTION 1: INDIANA STATUTES & ADMINISTRATIVE CODE OVERVIEW
(Questions 1-15)
Q1: Under Indiana Code Title 12, Article 23, which state agency has primary authority for
licensing and regulating addiction services providers, including recovery coach certification
programs?
A. Indiana Department of Health (IDOH)
B. Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA), Division of Mental Health and
Addiction [CORRECT]
C. Indiana Professional Licensing Agency (IPLA)
D. Indiana State Department of Education
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Per IC 12-23-1-1 et seq., the FSSA Division of Mental Health and Addiction
(DMHA) holds primary regulatory authority over addiction services, including certification
standards for peer recovery support specialists and recovery coaches. While IPLA licenses
clinical professionals (e.g., LSW, LCSW), recovery coaches operate under DMHA's peer support
certification framework. Option A incorrectly assigns authority to public health; Option C
confuses clinical licensure with peer certification; Option D is irrelevant to behavioral health
regulation.
Q2: According to Indiana Administrative Code 440 IAC 3, what is the minimum age
requirement for initial certification as a Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS) in Indiana?
A. 16 years old
B. 18 years old [CORRECT]
C. 21 years old
D. 25 years old
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Correct Answer: B
Rationale: 440 IAC 3-2-3 specifies that applicants for CRS certification must be at least 18
years of age and have lived experience in recovery from substance use or mental health
disorders. Option A violates labor and liability standards for professional roles; Option C and D
exceed statutory requirements and would create unnecessary barriers to workforce entry, contrary
to Indiana's workforce expansion goals for peer specialists.
Q3: Which Indiana Code section specifically addresses the confidentiality of patient records in
substance use disorder treatment programs receiving public funds?
A. IC 12-23-5-1 [CORRECT]
B. IC 25-1-9-4
C. IC 31-33-5-1
D. IC 35-48-4-14
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: IC 12-23-5-1 establishes confidentiality requirements for addiction services records,
mandating written consent for disclosure and limiting access to treatment staff. This parallels
federal 42 CFR Part 2 protections. Option B governs general professional licensing disciplinary
procedures; Option C addresses child abuse reporting (not general confidentiality); Option D
pertains to controlled substance offenses, not treatment records.
Q4: Under 440 IAC 3-4, how many continuing education hours are required biennially for
Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS) renewal in Indiana?
A. 10 hours
B. 20 hours [CORRECT]
C. 30 hours
D. 40 hours
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: 440 IAC 3-4-2 requires CRS holders to complete 20 hours of continuing education
every two years, including at least 2 hours in ethics and 2 hours in cultural competency. Option A
falls below regulatory minimum; Options C and D exceed requirements and likely confuse CRS
with clinical licensure (e.g., LCSW requires 40 hours). The 20-hour standard balances
professional development with accessibility for peer workers.
Q5: Per IC 25-23.6-1-5, which term describes an individual who provides non-clinical, peer-
based support services to persons with substance use disorders without holding a clinical license?
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A. Licensed Clinical Addictions Counselor (LCAC)
B. Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS) [CORRECT]
C. Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
D. Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: IC 25-23.6 distinguishes between clinical professionals (requiring licensure) and peer
support specialists. CRS designation (440 IAC 3) specifically authorizes non-clinical recovery
support. Options A, C, and D all require clinical licensure under IPLA and involve
diagnostic/treatment functions exceeding peer scope. This distinction is critical for avoiding
unauthorized practice of medicine or counseling.
Q6: Which federal regulation takes precedence over Indiana state law when stricter
confidentiality standards apply to substance use disorder patient records?
A. HIPAA Privacy Rule
B. 42 CFR Part 2 [CORRECT]
C. 21 CFR Part 1300
D. 45 CFR Part 164
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: 42 CFR Part 2 provides heightened confidentiality protections for SUD records,
prohibiting disclosure without specific consent even for treatment/payment/operations (unlike
HIPAA). Per the Supremacy Clause and IC 12-23-5-1, when Part 2 is stricter, it controls. Option
A (HIPAA) sets baseline standards but allows broader disclosures; Option C governs DEA
controlled substances; Option D implements HIPAA and is subordinate to Part 2 for SUD
records.
Q7: Under Indiana Code IC 12-23-14, what is the legal status of peer recovery support services
delivered by Certified Recovery Specialists regarding Medicaid reimbursement?
A. Not reimbursable under any circumstances
B. Reimbursable only through private insurance
C. Reimbursable as distinct Medicaid service when provided by DMHA-certified peers
[CORRECT]
D. Reimbursable only when supervised by a physician
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: IC 12-23-14 and Indiana's Medicaid State Plan Amendment (effective 2020,
expanded 2023) authorize reimbursement for peer support services as a distinct Medicaid
benefit, provided the CRS is DMHA-certified and services are documented per 440 IAC. Option
RCA INDIANA STATE JURISPRUDENCE
TEST Actual Exam 2026/2027 Complete
Questions and Verified Answers Already Graded
A+ Pass Guaranteed - A+ Graded
SECTION 1: INDIANA STATUTES & ADMINISTRATIVE CODE OVERVIEW
(Questions 1-15)
Q1: Under Indiana Code Title 12, Article 23, which state agency has primary authority for
licensing and regulating addiction services providers, including recovery coach certification
programs?
A. Indiana Department of Health (IDOH)
B. Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA), Division of Mental Health and
Addiction [CORRECT]
C. Indiana Professional Licensing Agency (IPLA)
D. Indiana State Department of Education
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Per IC 12-23-1-1 et seq., the FSSA Division of Mental Health and Addiction
(DMHA) holds primary regulatory authority over addiction services, including certification
standards for peer recovery support specialists and recovery coaches. While IPLA licenses
clinical professionals (e.g., LSW, LCSW), recovery coaches operate under DMHA's peer support
certification framework. Option A incorrectly assigns authority to public health; Option C
confuses clinical licensure with peer certification; Option D is irrelevant to behavioral health
regulation.
Q2: According to Indiana Administrative Code 440 IAC 3, what is the minimum age
requirement for initial certification as a Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS) in Indiana?
A. 16 years old
B. 18 years old [CORRECT]
C. 21 years old
D. 25 years old
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Correct Answer: B
Rationale: 440 IAC 3-2-3 specifies that applicants for CRS certification must be at least 18
years of age and have lived experience in recovery from substance use or mental health
disorders. Option A violates labor and liability standards for professional roles; Option C and D
exceed statutory requirements and would create unnecessary barriers to workforce entry, contrary
to Indiana's workforce expansion goals for peer specialists.
Q3: Which Indiana Code section specifically addresses the confidentiality of patient records in
substance use disorder treatment programs receiving public funds?
A. IC 12-23-5-1 [CORRECT]
B. IC 25-1-9-4
C. IC 31-33-5-1
D. IC 35-48-4-14
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: IC 12-23-5-1 establishes confidentiality requirements for addiction services records,
mandating written consent for disclosure and limiting access to treatment staff. This parallels
federal 42 CFR Part 2 protections. Option B governs general professional licensing disciplinary
procedures; Option C addresses child abuse reporting (not general confidentiality); Option D
pertains to controlled substance offenses, not treatment records.
Q4: Under 440 IAC 3-4, how many continuing education hours are required biennially for
Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS) renewal in Indiana?
A. 10 hours
B. 20 hours [CORRECT]
C. 30 hours
D. 40 hours
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: 440 IAC 3-4-2 requires CRS holders to complete 20 hours of continuing education
every two years, including at least 2 hours in ethics and 2 hours in cultural competency. Option A
falls below regulatory minimum; Options C and D exceed requirements and likely confuse CRS
with clinical licensure (e.g., LCSW requires 40 hours). The 20-hour standard balances
professional development with accessibility for peer workers.
Q5: Per IC 25-23.6-1-5, which term describes an individual who provides non-clinical, peer-
based support services to persons with substance use disorders without holding a clinical license?
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A. Licensed Clinical Addictions Counselor (LCAC)
B. Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS) [CORRECT]
C. Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
D. Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: IC 25-23.6 distinguishes between clinical professionals (requiring licensure) and peer
support specialists. CRS designation (440 IAC 3) specifically authorizes non-clinical recovery
support. Options A, C, and D all require clinical licensure under IPLA and involve
diagnostic/treatment functions exceeding peer scope. This distinction is critical for avoiding
unauthorized practice of medicine or counseling.
Q6: Which federal regulation takes precedence over Indiana state law when stricter
confidentiality standards apply to substance use disorder patient records?
A. HIPAA Privacy Rule
B. 42 CFR Part 2 [CORRECT]
C. 21 CFR Part 1300
D. 45 CFR Part 164
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: 42 CFR Part 2 provides heightened confidentiality protections for SUD records,
prohibiting disclosure without specific consent even for treatment/payment/operations (unlike
HIPAA). Per the Supremacy Clause and IC 12-23-5-1, when Part 2 is stricter, it controls. Option
A (HIPAA) sets baseline standards but allows broader disclosures; Option C governs DEA
controlled substances; Option D implements HIPAA and is subordinate to Part 2 for SUD
records.
Q7: Under Indiana Code IC 12-23-14, what is the legal status of peer recovery support services
delivered by Certified Recovery Specialists regarding Medicaid reimbursement?
A. Not reimbursable under any circumstances
B. Reimbursable only through private insurance
C. Reimbursable as distinct Medicaid service when provided by DMHA-certified peers
[CORRECT]
D. Reimbursable only when supervised by a physician
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: IC 12-23-14 and Indiana's Medicaid State Plan Amendment (effective 2020,
expanded 2023) authorize reimbursement for peer support services as a distinct Medicaid
benefit, provided the CRS is DMHA-certified and services are documented per 440 IAC. Option
