Articles tagged as: HIP
June 20, 2025
FSSA asks federal policymakers for 'flexibility' on HIP eligibility under U.S. Senate proposal
The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration wants the federal government to give it the authority to roll back Medicaid eligibility for the state's expansion program. The agency's top official said it would need that authority in order to afford the program under recent changes proposed by the U.S. Senate.
Read MoreJune 17, 2025
FSSA: Proposal from U.S. Senate could require Indiana to 'roll back eligibility' in HIP
A recent proposal by the U.S. Senate could require Indiana to "roll back eligibility" in its Medicaid expansion program — the Healthy Indiana Plan, or HIP. That's according to the top official at the state Family and Social Services Administration.
Read MoreJune 12, 2025
'Or I die': HIP member says she lost coverage due to FSSA backlog — despite meeting deadline
An Indiana Medicaid member lost her coverage for almost two weeks despite submitting necessary paperwork to the state by its deadline. The member said she was only able to get her coverage back by involving her state lawmakers.
Read MoreJune 4, 2025
New studies show how cutting Medicaid could be deadly
A new pair of academic studies offers evidence that Medicaid saves lives. So, what's at stake if the major Medicaid reforms and deep cuts that were approved by House Republicans make it through Congress?
Read MoreJune 3, 2025
FSSA 'races' for approval on new HIP 3.0 funding structure before CMS can deny it
Policy proposals in the federal reconciliation bill could put Indiana's new Medicaid expansion funding structure in jeopardy. The Family and Social Services Administration said it's trying to get federal approval on the new funding structure before that bill is signed into law.
Read MoreMay 29, 2025
Medicaid members in HIP program say federal, state policy changes put their lives at risk
Medicaid covers Pat Hustmyer's medication for her chronic health condition. She is one of the almost 700,000 people enrolled in the Healthly Indiana Plan, or HIP, that are caught between state and federal Medicaid policies that threaten their coverage and could force them to make "life-or-death" decisions.
Read MoreApril 17, 2025
Medicaid overhaul sent to governor. GOP says it launches next iteration of HIP program
The Senate GOP's plan to overhaul Indiana's Medicaid expansion program received final approval from lawmakers Thursday. The legislation now heads to the governor's desk despite concerns that it could result in people losing coverage.
Read MoreApril 8, 2025
House passes HIP work requirements, Medicaid fiscal reforms despite concerns about loss of coverage
House lawmakers approved a bill that reintroduces previously halted work reporting requirements to Indiana's Medicaid expansion program. Senate Bill 2 also increases how often certain eligibility requirements are checked by the state.
Read MoreApril 2, 2025
Committee makes changes to HIP work reporting exceptions, Medicaid advertising ban
A House committee amended controversial legislation that will reintroduce previously halted work reporting requirements to Indiana's Medicaid expansion program. Among other things, the committee made changes to who is exempt from the work reporting requirements.
Read MoreMarch 13, 2025
Indiana FSSA has 'Make Medicaid Boring Again' hats. Some are confused about its message
FSSA merchandise leads to confusion. What are “Make Medicaid Boring Again” hats trying to say?
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