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Eliza Brader was informed her coverage would end on May 1, 2025 unless she submitted additional documentation within a certain window. Brader's coverage through the Healthy Indiana Plan, or HIP, ended despite meeting the deadline. She said the local FSSA office told her there was a delay due to a paperwork backlog and staffing issues.

'Or I die': HIP member says she lost coverage due to FSSA backlog — despite meeting deadlines

Abigail Ruhman

Eliza Brader was informed her Healthy Indiana Plan coverage would end on May 1, 2025 unless she submitted additional documentation. Brader's coverage ended despite meeting the deadline.

FSSA Secretary Mitch Roob said the state will end up paying those companies more than $300 million over budget this year. Roob said he never would have pursued a program like this because it doesn’t make sense for the population it serves.

FSSA leader says he 'never' would have pursued Pathways, program more than $300 million over budget

Abigail Ruhman

The top official at the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration said the state’s new long-term care program for Medicaid members over 60 hasn’t met expectations.

Two new studies offer further evidence that Medicaid, the public health insurance program for low income and disable people, saves lives.

New studies show how cutting Medicaid could be deadly

Leslie Walker, Side Effects Public Media

Two new studies offer further evidence that Medicaid, the public health insurance program for low income and disable people, saves lives.

Pat Hustmyer's home is bright and filled with things she and her family made with their hands, like crocheted blankets and small stained glass art of a cat sleeping on books. She and her family rely on Medicaid, but that coverage may be at risk due to policies at both the state and federal level.

Medicaid members in HIP program say federal, state policy changes put their lives at risk

Abigail Ruhman

Medicaid members in Indiana are stuck between state and federal policies that threaten their health coverage.

Gov. Mike Braun signs a pair of executive orders dealing with unemployment insurance in his Statehouse office on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025.

Medicaid work requirements, Indiana-Illinois boundary commission signed into law

Whitney Downard, Indiana Capital Chronicle

Gov. Mike Braun signed a whopping 56 bills into law Friday, including measures setting contentious work requirements for certain Medicaid recipients and evaluating the addition of secessionist Illinois counties to Indiana.

The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration said if the system finds someone with matching information, it confirms they’re on the waitlist and displays the contact information on file. Anyone who wants to update their information can click on the "help desk" or email link on the screen and provide the appropriate information.

FSSA launches new verification resource for people on Medicaid waiver waitlists

Abigail Ruhman

The portal is designed to serve people waiting for services through three of Indiana’s Medicaid waivers: the Pathways waiver, the Family Supports waiver, and the Health and Wellness Waiver.

One Medicaid expert said the requirements don’t encourage more workforce participation, instead they require additional paperwork for something members are likely already doing.

Medicaid overhaul sent to governor. GOP says it launches next iteration of HIP program

Abigail Ruhman

The Senate GOP's plan to overhaul the state's Medicaid expansion program received final approval from lawmakers Thursday. It now heads to the governor's desk despite concerns it could result in people losing coverage.

Medicaid experts and advocates said more eligibility checks and work reporting requirements will result in people losing coverage even if they meet the requirements for the program. Some lawmakers argue the loss of coverage could have a negative fiscal impact on the state.

House passes HIP work requirements, Medicaid fiscal reforms despite concerns about loss of coverage

Abigail Ruhman

The reforms are among many meant to address the rising cost of Medicaid in the state budget.

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.

Demonstrators with Hoosier Action delivered hundreds of stories to Gov. Mike Braun to explain how important Medicaid is in the lives of everyday Hoosiers.

Members, advocates rally at Statehouse, call on lawmakers to kill proposed changes to Medicaid

Abigail Ruhman

Advocates and Medicaid members said proposed changes to Medicaid could lead to bigger issues for Hoosiers and the state.