A new law signed by Governor Mike Braun is poised to address the rising costs of Indiana’s Medicaid program and provide greater support for families with medically complex patients.
The legislation, House Enrolled Act 1689, co-authored by State Representative Bob Behning, will promote transparency and data collection within the Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) to ensure the state is efficiently using its resources.
The bill’s passage comes after a period of unsustainable growth in Medicaid spending, driven in part by expanded access to home- and community-based services during the pandemic. This surge led to a waitlist for the Health and Wellness waiver, leaving many families in limbo, particularly those who had relied on a parent or guardian to serve as a compensated caregiver…