SB 212 Summary

• Makes the department of correction the authorized Medicaid representative for inmates who are potentially Medicaid-eligible and incur unreimbursable medical expenses, allowing the department to apply for Medicaid on their behalf.

• Requires the department of correction to enter into a written agreement with the office of the secretary of family and social services to reimburse administrative costs and the state share of Medicaid costs for eligible inmates.

• Makes county sheriffs the authorized Medicaid representatives for individuals under lawful detention who are potentially Medicaid-eligible with unreimbursable medical expenses, with sheriffs required to enter into similar reimbursement agreements with the secretary of family and social services.

• Specifies reimbursement rates for inpatient hospital services using Indiana check-up plan rates or Medicaid program rates (at fee-for-service rates for inpatient hospital services), with hospital assessment fees prohibited from covering the state share of costs.

• Requires the office of the secretary of family and social services to report to the general assembly by October 1, 2016, on the number of individuals served and total reimbursement costs under these provisions; effective July 1, 2015.