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The uncertainty around the federal proposal may create instability for states that passed work reporting requirement legislation at the state level — like Indiana. One expert said Indiana can move forward with its plan, but it may be more practical to wait.

Expert says federal Medicaid work reporting requirements may negate several of Indiana's exceptions

Abigail Ruhman

Federal lawmakers proposed their own version of the policy for Medicaid expansion programs. Medicaid experts said under that proposal, Indiana would no longer be allowed to provide several of those exceptions.

As part of the announcement, Gov. Mike Braun was joined by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Mehmet Oz.

Braun launches 'Make Indiana Healthy Again' initiative, makes significant changes to SNAP

Abigail Ruhman

Gov. Mike Braun unveiled a new health initiative which makes several significant changes to Indiana’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP.

Despite the exceptions, Medicaid advocates and members continue to raise concerns about work reporting requirements. Medicaid experts said most people enrolled in Medicaid already work, but administrative issues can lead to people losing coverage even if they would otherwise meet the requirement.

Committee makes changes to HIP work reporting exceptions, Medicaid advertising ban

Abigail Ruhman

A House committee amended controversial legislation that will reintroduce previously halted work reporting requirements to Indiana's Medicaid expansion program.

For many members, like Eliza Brader, losing Medicaid coverage is a matter of life and death. As a result a chronic condition, Brader’s has a pacemaker and takes a medication that the withdrawal from can be deadly. She said she can’t afford to pay for those things out of pocket.

Lawmakers remove enrollment cap in HIP redesign. Advocates urge them to reconsider other policies

Abigail Ruhman

Employment would become a condition of eligibility. SB 2 would require people on HIP to work a “monthly average” of 20 hours per week.

Senate Bill 2 reintroduces Indiana's previously halted work requirements and limits enrollment to 500,000 people — with some flexibility based on federal Medicaid policy. That’s nearly 200,000 people less than current enrollment.

Indiana Senate passes Medicaid, HIP overhaul despite concerns about access, coverage

Abigail Ruhman

The Senate approved legislation that would make several significant changes to the Healthy Indiana Plan, or HIP.

Sen. Ryan Mishler (R-Mishawka) claimed Medicaid members who lose coverage could go on the federal exchange, where he said they are likely to qualify for the federal government to pay the premium. However, the subsidies offered in the marketplace aren’t offered to people below the federal poverty line. That means the federal government wouldn’t pay the premium for anyone who could lose access to HIP under the federal poverty line, which is a large portion of those at risk. (Brandon Smith/IPB News)

Medicaid, HIP overhaul measure drops lifetime eligibility limit, codifies program advertising ban

Abigail Ruhman

Senate Bill 2 would introduce several restrictions on HIP, which pays for the health care needs of more than 750,000 Hoosiers.

The bill’s author said many of these changes have been discussed for years, but this year they were “investigated and embraced” as a part of a larger Healthy Indiana Plan, or HIP redesign.

Hospitals support Medicaid expansion funding changes; Braun raises concerns

Abigail Ruhman

House committee approved a bill that would make several funding changes to Indiana's Medicaid expansion program.

Mulugeta Wolfe holds up letters he’s received from the state about his Healthy Indiana Plan coverage in May. He said he’s received no communication about a pause in monthly payments.

Indiana wants Medicaid members to pay premiums, again. A federal judge says it violates the law

Ben Thorp and Abigail Rhuman

Indiana says its Medicaid expansion program may be at risk along with the health insurance coverage of thousands of people.

Plaintiffs push back against state’s legal response in HIP lawsuit

Whitney Downard, Indiana Capital Chronicle

Plaintiffs rejected a state motion to reinstate its authority to impose premium-like charges on Medicaid beneficiaries under the Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP).

Indiana's Graduate Medical Education Board plans to ask lawmakers for more money following a record number of applications for funding this year to expand or establish physician training programs.

FSSA threatens HIP Plus program in filing to challenge federal ruling

Abigail Ruhman

The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration said unless a recent federal ruling is halted, the agency will have to transition HIP Plus members to different packages that don't include better coverage.