September 9, 2014

HHS OKs $1.8 Million For Health Exchange Helpers In Indiana

Associated Press
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is sending Indiana money to help the state's health care plan navigators sign up more residents through a federally run exchange.

U.S. Health Secretary Sylvia Burwell announced Monday that Indiana would receive roughly $1.8 million in federal grants to help certified navigators sign up residents.

The Indiana navigator groups receiving funds are Plus One Enterprises, the Indiana Family Health Council, Affiliated Service Providers of Indiana, R&B Receivables Management Corp. and Madison County Community Health Centers.

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