Hoosiers with disabilities or those who want to age in place will see significant changes to Medicaid services following the federal government's final approval to plans proposed by the state.

A federal program could help Indiana increase mental health and substance use disorder resources for Hoosiers. Indiana is one of 10 states added to a Medicaid demonstration program focused on expanding access to care.

In response to the $1 billion Medicaid shortfall, the state is cutting a family caregiving program for medically complex children. Now, caregivers for these children have to decide by June 15 whether they will transition to a new Medicaid program. The Family and Social Services Administration says the deadline gives it enough time to review and approve the plans.

There’s just over a month left before several significant changes to the state’s Medicaid program go into effect, including changes to the Aged and Disabled waiver and the implementation of the Pathways for Aging program.

Indiana Disability Rights and ACLU of Indiana filed a federal complaint on behalf of two Indiana children who receive attendant care from their parents as well as the Indiana Protection and Advocacy Services Commission.

The Family and Social Services Administration said Medicaid spending is more than $100 million above forecast in its first monthly financial report.

The Family and Social Services Administration plans to move forward with a significant change to a Medicaid program utilized by more than 1,600 children with disabilities despite concerns from caregivers. The agency responded to recommendations made by families of Medically complex children to the governor.

Family caregivers of medically complex children will soon no longer be able to provide attendant care, meaning they have to transition to other Medicaid programs. The Family and Social Services Administration provided updates this week on one of the main programs families can shift to in July.

With about two months left before a significant change to a Medicaid program for medically complex individuals, some families say the Family and Social Services Administration has failed to communicate with caregivers and other stakeholders. A grassroots organization of family caregivers met with the governor and FSSA to express its concerns with the change.

The Family and Social Services Administration said Medicaid members 60 years or older need to select their Pathways for Aging health plan or they will be auto enrolled starting in late April.