Indiana · 2026 Regular Session
Medicaid matters. Amends the duties of the office of the secretary of family and social services (office) concerning home and community based services waivers (waiver). Sets forth requirements for conducting an audit of a provider of waiver services. Requires: (1) a waiver recipient to review the recipient's monthly statement and report errors or inconsistencies; and (2) the recipient's case manager to provide assistance to the recipient in reviewing the statements and reporting any errors. Establishes the home and community based services waiver waiting list assistance fund (fund) to provide individuals on a waiver waiting list with access to certain supports. Provides that when the office determines an individual is ineligible for Medicaid, the office shall provide the specific reason for determining the individual is ineligible. Requires the office to review certain bank accounts in determining an individual's Medicaid eligibility. Requires a provider of waiver services to provide a recipient and the recipient's care coordinator with certain billing statements. Provides that appropriations in the budget bill for Medicaid assistance that are budgeted for a waiver that remain…
Recommitted to Committee on Ways and Means pursuant to House Rule 126.3 (2026-01-13)