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Medicaid Strategies

Indiana Medicaid programs support more than 2 million Hoosiers, including some of the most vulnerable, such as children and people with disabilities, by providing access to quality healthcare and supports and services to live self-sufficient and productive lives. The program is funded with a mix of federal and state dollars.

The Family and Social Services Administration, which administers the Indiana Medicaid program, learned in late 2023 that it was facing an unanticipated increase in Medicaid expenditures, which threatened the sustainability of the entire Medicaid program. FSSA identified a variance of more than $900 million in state funding, compared to previously anticipated expenses, to fund the program through July 2025.

Since then, FSSA has been diligently reviewing data, policies, and federally approved program authorities to identify the key causes of the unexpected anticipated increase in expenses. The agency sought to understand the issues so solutions can be as tailored as possible and maintain focus on the people served and supported by FSSA.

Some identified solutions  impact the entire Medicaid program; other solutions are related to the Aged & Disabled waiver. The A&D waiver strategies are important because data showed this is where the Medicaid program is most acutely seeing an unanticipated growth in spending. Overall, the strategies the agency has outlined are expected to have a fiscal impact of $300 million over the biennium.

We understand that families are concerned, specifically about a disruption to the model that allowed parents of minors or spouses (legally responsible individuals) of A&D waiver members to be paid as attendant care providers for their loved ones. For specific questions regarding the transition, please see the Questions and Answers below.

FSSA had previously offered a means for legally responsible individuals to support the direct personal care needs of recipients.  However, we must now move to a service model that aligns with allowable waiver practices, is more financially sustainable, and also better recognizes support needs of caregivers.

FSSA is committed to partnering with stakeholders, including members and their families, to provide a path forward so that the member receives the care they need while ensuring the financial stability of the Medicaid program for the 2 million Hoosiers it serves.

As always, FSSA remains committed to clear communication with members, their families, care managers, providers, and all interested stakeholders.

Please explore the information on this website, such as FAQs and waiver documents, for more information. Questions, comments and suggestions regarding additional solutions can be directed to medicaid@fssa.in.gov.

This information was originally posted Jan. 19, 2024. This page is regularly updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

Updated June 12, 2024.

Additional resources

Member webinars and newsletters

Webinars

  • Schedule of webinars: FSSA hosting informational sessions for Aged and Disabled Waiver members, families Apr. 24,2024
  • NEW June 26 - Waiver eligibility, Offering Choice, Transportation, Home Health and Structured Family Caregiving, and Myth Busters
  • June 12 - Waiver Amendments, Waivers - Using Integrated Supports, Medicaid State Plan – Therapy Services, Waiver Services – Person-Centered Support Plan requirements, Service Plan Reviews, Myth Busters
  • May 29 - Waivers – Important to, Important for, and Person-Centered Service Plan, Waiver Services Highlight – Attendant Care and Transportation, Medicaid State Plan – Durable Medical Equipment, Service Plan Reviews, Myth Busters
  • May 15 - Overview of Waivers, Waiver Services Highlight – Skilled Respite, Medicaid State Plan – EPSDT and available services, Service Plan Reviews, Myth Busters
  • May 1 - Overview of Transition, Waiver Services Highlight - ATTC & SFC, Medicaid State Plan - Home Health overview, Service Plan Review, Waiting List, Role of Care Manager
    • Please note: The above presentation erroneously indicated that Structured Family Caregiving tiers will be determined through July 1, 2024 based on attendant care hours approved per month. This presentation should have indicated that the tiers are determined based on approved attendant care hours per week.

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Announcements

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Waivers

The following have been approved by CMS and will take effect July 1, 2024.

This page was last updated on June 28, 2024