Articles tagged as: Healthy Indiana Plan
July 20, 2016
On Health Policy, A Contentious Record For Pence
Gov. Mike Pence's decisions about health and healthcare in Indiana have drawn attention from within and outside the state. And his record could be important in November, because his running mate doesn't have a legislative record at all. Here's a quick look at the governor's record on health policy in Indiana.
Read MoreJune 28, 2016
Following Pressure From Providers, Indiana Eases Up On Homecare Medicaid Reimbursement Cuts
In May, the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration announced it was planning to lower the amount of money home health care workers would get through the Medicaid program - as much as 8 percent for registered nurses and 6 percent for home health aides. Now the state has decided to keep the 2016 rates intact.
Read MoreJune 1, 2016
Codifying HIP 2.0: Premature Or Purposeful?
This past session, Indiana lawmakers put the state's health care program for low income Hoosiers, HIP 2.0, into the state statute. The move helps solidify the program, but may also pose restrictions as the plan is still in the process of review.
Read MoreMay 16, 2016
Indiana Department Of Correction Enrolls 12K Released Offenders In HIP 2.0, Medicaid
A state law that took effect last July required the Department of Correction to work with offenders about to be released to ensure they had healthcare coverage.
Read MoreApril 4, 2016
Federal Agency To Perform Emergency Evaluation Of Indiana's HIP 2.0
The federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, or CMS, wants to evaluate whether Hoosiers are missing out on medical care because the state won't cover transportation costs for some types of appointments.
Read MoreMarch 7, 2016
Critics Remain Skeptical Of HIP 2.0 Bill
Critics argue that makes it harder for state and federal officials to make any changes that might be necessary to the one-year-old health care program.
Read MoreMarch 4, 2016
HIP 2.0 Health Care Bill Advances From House
Just about one year ago, Gov. Mike Pence, after months of negotiations with the federal government, announced the creation of HIP 2.0. Using money from the Affordable Care Act, it provides health insurance to low-income Hoosiers while allowing them to make payments into health savings accounts.
Read MoreDecember 3, 2015
Pence Asks Obama Administration To Halt HIP 2.0 Evaluation
Gov. Mike Pence wants the Obama administration to halt an evaluation of the HIP 2.0 program, arguing that the contractor chosen by the federal government is biased against Indiana's healthcare program.
Read MoreJuly 10, 2015
Health Care Advocates, Insurers Praise Indiana's HIP 2.0
As of July 1, more than 289,000 Hoosiers have signed up for health care coverage through HIP 2.0.
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