Indiana instituted waitlists to curb soaring Medicaid budget. Will they ever go away?
There's little sign Indiana lawmakers will legislate away the new Medicaid waiver waitlists in the short term.
As Medicaid costs outpace state revenue, Indiana lawmakers want to scrutinize eligibility
The cost of Indiana Medicaid could increase by $5 billion in the coming years. Indiana lawmakers are considering limiting enrollment in the Healthy Indiana Plan to 500,000 people, down from nearly 700,
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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 states Medicaid expansion program. The Senate approved legislation that would make several significant changes to the Healthy Indiana Plan,
Limits get changed on therapy through Medicaid for Indiana kids with autism
Parents spoke out over proposed changes to how the kids got ABA therapy. FSSA has reworked the plan after hearing from families.
Proposed Medicaid changes for Indiana autism services reworked after parents speak out
A plan that would’ve greatly limited therapy for Hoosier kids with autism on Medicaid has been reworked and will operate on a tiered system.
'Something is clearly wrong' | Governor orders closer look at therapy for kids on Medicaid who have autism
Specifically, the order calls for a working group of parents, legislators, subject matter experts, physicians and ABA therapy providers to figure out how to save money. The governor says the costs are growing at an unsustainable rate: In 2017,
Gov. Braun signs executive order related to Medicaid costs for ABA therapy
The office of Indiana Gov. Mike Braun announced on Wednesday that Braun recently signed an executive order surrounding Medicaid costs for Applied Behavior Analysis, or ABA, therapy. According to a news release from Braun’s office,
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Indiana House endorses permanent Region access to Chicago children's hospitals
The Indiana House unanimously agreed Thursday to indefinitely continue a program that helps ensure Northwest Indiana kids and teens covered by Medicaid can continue accessing health care services at Chicago children's hospitals.
Senate Bill 2, which would curb Medicaid spending, passes committee
Republican lawmakers say Medicaid can’t keep growing the way it has in recent years, calling that growth unsustainable. Senate Republicans have proposed a bill to curb that growth. Senate Bill 2 would cap the number of Hoosiers who receive Medicaid through the state’s Healthy Indiana Plan.
Indiana forms task force to cut ABA therapy costs, ensure quality autism care
Indiana Governor Mike Braun announced an executive order Wednesday on Medicaid costs for Applied Behavior Analysis, or ABA therapy.The order says a group that w
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Governor Mike Braun signs executive order to contain soaring costs of ABA Therapy to Medicaid while maintaining quality of care
INDIANA— Governor Mike Braun signed an executive order to contain rapidly rising Medicaid costs for Applied Behavior Analysis therapy while maintaining the quality of
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Bill Passed By State Senate May Kick Thousands Off Medicaid
Medicaid has grown by five billion dollars in the last four years,” said State Sen. Ryan Mishler (R-Mishawaka). “We’re spending more on Medicaid alone than the total perc