Articles tagged as: HIP
June 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?
Read MoreFebruary 26, 2025
Experts, advocates challenge misinformation from lawmakers on Medicaid, HIP overhaul bill
Indiana lawmakers want to address Medicaid spending by overhauling the state’s Medicaid expansion program. However, testimony and discussion so far has included misinformation and misleading information on the Healthy Indiana Plan, or HIP. Medicaid experts and advocates break down the facts about the state and federal program.
Read MoreFebruary 26, 2025
Potential changes to federal funding, Medicaid worry FQHCs about their ability to provide care
Federally Qualified Health Centers serve an estimated 700,000 people in Indiana, most earn low incomes and half are on Medicaid. Now, those centers say they face uncertainty as potential changes to federal funding and Medicaid loom large.
Read MoreFebruary 18, 2025
Indiana Senate passes Medicaid, HIP overhaul despite concerns about access, coverage
Indiana lawmakers want to address rising Medicaid costs in the state budget by overhauling the state’s Medicaid expansion program. The Senate approved legislation that would make several significant changes to the Healthy Indiana Plan, or HIP.
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