Articles tagged as: Medicaid
February 23, 2024
FSSA: More than 1,600 children with disabilities affected by proposed attendant care cut
More than 1,600 children with disabilities would be impacted by the states proposal to change how their caregivers are compensated through Medicaid. The Family and Social Services Administration said the growth of the program is unsustainable.
Read MoreFebruary 13, 2024
Families say attendant care program is vital. Democrats want Republican leaders to protect it
Families of medically complex children say proposed Medicaid cuts would take away a vital caregiving resource. House Democrats say these families shouldn't pay the price for the Medicaid shortfall. They want Republican leaders to protect the attendant care program.
Read MoreFebruary 8, 2024
Indiana Medicaid premiums, POWER account contributions to resume July 1
Medicaid members on certain plans will be required to pay premiums and POWER account contributions starting July 1. The return will impact Children's Health Insurance Program, MED works and the Healthy Indiana Plan members.
Read MoreFebruary 6, 2024
Lieutenant governor calls for FSSA audit, pause on proposed cuts following Medicaid shortfall
The Family and Social Services Administration proposed cuts to a program that supports care for children with disabilities in response to a $1 billion shortfall. Indiana's lieutenant governor and families of medically complex children are calling for the FSSA to pause the implementation of the cuts.
Read MoreFebruary 1, 2024
Medicaid policy bill misses deadline. Democrats say House avoided discussion about amendments
A bill that would update Medicaid policy was not called down for a second reading Thursday ahead of the deadline.
Read MoreJanuary 30, 2024
Medicaid members could have more access to postpartum long-acting reversible contraceptives
An amendment to the bill specifies that hospitals must have a subdermal option available, which many providers say could limit patient choice and access.
Read MoreJanuary 29, 2024
Policymakers call for FSSA to pause proposed Medicaid cuts after budget shortfall
The lieutenant governor and several lawmakers have called for the Family and Social Services Administration to pause proposed cuts. The proposed cuts would affect caregivers providing attendant care as legally responsible individuals.
Read MoreJanuary 22, 2024
Dozens protest proposed Medicaid changes that would end payment for parents of kids with disabilities
Around 50 people gathered at the Indiana Statehouse to protest proposed changes to the state’s Medicaid programs. The changes would end payments that thousands of families of adults and kids with disabilities relied on.
Read MoreDecember 26, 2023
Despite advocate hopes, federal agency will not prevent return of Medicaid premiums
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will not take action on Indianas authority to charge premiums for Medicaid at least for now. Medicaid advocates asked CMS to prevent the return of premiums in 2024. CMS said taking away this authority now would be too disruptive, but it reserves the right to take action in the future.
Read MoreDecember 23, 2023
Indiana underestimated Medicaid cost by nearly $1 billion, new report says
Indiana agencies say previous estimates of Medicaid expenses fell nearly $1 billion short of its now-predicted need.
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