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IN SB0444

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2019

Primary Sponsor

Timothy Lanane

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Origin

Senate

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the Indiana statewide health plan within the Medicaid program, allowing individuals not otherwise eligible for Medicaid to purchase coverage through the plan

  • Coverage must meet Healthy Indiana Plan requirements under IC 12-15-44.5 and qualify as a qualified health plan under the Affordable Care Act if offered through the state exchange

  • Individuals eligible for federal premium tax credits or cost-sharing reductions under 45 CFR 155.305 may use those subsidies to purchase plan coverage

  • Requires the Family and Social Services Administration to apply to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for any federal waivers needed to implement the plan

  • Implementation deadline is July 1, 2021, contingent on federal waiver approval, with an effective date of July 1, 2019

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

Senator Stoops added as coauthor

1/31/2019

Committee Referrals

Health and Provider Services1/14/2019

Full Bill Text

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