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IN SB0378
Bill
Status
1/8/2018
Primary Sponsor
Timothy Lanane
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AI Summary
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Establishes the Indiana statewide health plan within the Medicaid program, allowing purchase of coverage by individuals not otherwise eligible for Medicaid, subject to federal law approval.
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Plan coverage must provide benefits required under the Healthy Indiana Plan (IC 12-15-44.2) and meet qualified health plan standards if offered through an American health benefit exchange.
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Allows individuals eligible for premium tax credits or cost-sharing reductions under federal regulations to apply those credits or reductions toward plan coverage purchase.
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Requires the office of the secretary of the family and social services administration to apply to the United States Department of Health and Human Services for any required waivers to implement the plan.
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Plan implementation must occur no later than July 1, 2020, if federal waiver approval is granted; bill becomes effective July 1, 2018.
Legislative Description
Medicaid based statewide health plan. Establishes the Indiana statewide health plan within the Medicaid program. Sets forth requirements of the plan. Requires the office of the secretary of the family and social services administration to apply for any federal waivers required for the plan.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Health and Provider Services
1/8/2018