Articles tagged as: IPB
May 30, 2025
As FSSA solicits feedback, family says attendant care played critical role in their child's care
Parents of medically complex children say the changes made by the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration following the 2023 Medicaid forecasting error left families without critical services.
Read MoreMay 30, 2025
Solar, battery storage surge in Indiana in 2024, first quarter of 2025
Nearly half of all the solar installed in Indiana came online last year, mostly from the state's utilities. According to the American Clean Power Association, Indiana also made big waves in clean energy during the first quarter of this year.
Read MoreMay 29, 2025
Veterans Affairs secretary insists cuts to agency won't affect care for veterans
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins said change is coming to the VA — but insists patient care won't be compromised.
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 MoreMay 28, 2025
Dealing fentanyl carries harsher penalties under new law highlighted by Gov. Mike Braun
Gov. Mike Braun said a new law "raises the bar" on dealing fentanyl to ensure Hoosiers are better protected against the drug.
Read MoreMay 28, 2025
United Steelworkers union raises concerns over Nippon-U.S. Steel deal
President Donald Trump approved the $14.9 billion sale of U.S. Steel to a Japanese company — despite promising before last year's election to block it. However, a union representing thousands of steel workers in Indiana continues to raise concerns about the deal and how it could impact workers.
Read MoreMay 27, 2025
Indiana utility commission chair to retire. Advocate says this is crucial timing
The state agency helps decide whether utilities can raise Indiana customers' rates — including for new power plants.
Read MoreMay 27, 2025
Certain companies tied to sports gambling industry won't have to register with state after July 1
Hundreds of companies tied to the sports gambling industry in Indiana will no longer need to be licensed with the state after July 1.
Read MoreMay 23, 2025
USDA approves Indiana's soda, candy restrictions on SNAP purchases
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved Indiana's ban on "sugary sodas" and candy from the state's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP. Indiana is part of a national wave of nearly a dozen Republican-led states seeking restrictions in the program.
Read MoreMay 23, 2025
New Indiana law will soon limit 'copay accumulators' for certain prescriptions
Pharmaceutical drugmakers sometimes offer financial assistance for high-cost speciality drugs. But insurance companies aren't required to apply that assistance to a person's deductible or out-of-pocket maximum. A new Indiana law will soon change that for certain prescription drugs.
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