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Obama team willing to ‘Republicanize’ Medicaid, but maybe not enough for Indiana

December 12, 2013

A new Medicaid expansion deal with the Republican governor of Iowa OK’d a cost-sharing requirement similar to what Indiana Gov. Mike Pence wants. But the Obama administration says it won’t extend that deal as low as Pence would like to go.

Indiana rolls back some 2010 Medicaid rate cuts

June 6, 2013

The state plans to spend $37 million more each year reimbursing providers. The increase would amount to 2 percent more for hospitals, nursing facilities, home health and immediate care providers.

Indiana leads in Medicaid change

April 4, 2013

A society can be judged by how it deals with its most vulnerable. When it comes to health care, the best thing for every Hoosier, rich or poor, is more choices and more incentives for preventive care. In the debate over Medicaid expansion, our aim must be to protect the health of Hoosiers in need and maintain the fiscal health of our state. Expanding traditional Medicaid cannot accomplish both.

Debate erupts on Indiana’s incomplete Medicaid waiver

March 15, 2013

Indiana Gov. Mike Pence defended his administration Thursday over criticism from Democratic lawmakers that they have imperiled Hoosiers' health care by failing to follow proper procedures on Medicaid.

Indiana Senate approves Medicaid expansion

February 27, 2013

The Indiana Senate voted Tuesday to expand Medicaid using a state-run program, as lawmakers and Gov. Mike Pence continue negotiating how the state should cover an estimated 400,000 low-income residents.

Pence still angling to use Healthy Indiana Plan to expand Medicaid

February 21, 2013

Decisions by other Republican governors to support Medicaid expansion is increasing pressure on Indiana’s governor to do the same.

U.S. audit: Indiana should refund $5.8M to Medicaid

February 15, 2013

A federal audit released Friday recommends Indiana's human services agency refund more than $5.8 million in Medicaid funds because Logansport State Hospital did not show it had complied with special conditions for psychiatric hospitals.

Indiana Democrats to seek Medicaid expansion

February 8, 2013

Democratic leaders in the Indiana General Assembly are seeking expanded Medicaid coverage with the argument that it will lower health care costs statewide.

Appeals court strikes down Indiana’s Medicaid dental cap

September 29, 2012

The 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago upheld a preliminary injunction that blocked the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration from enforcing a $1,000 annual limit on dental coverage. The agency had established it as a cost-cutting measure in 2011.

Medicaid official rules against Indiana abortion law

July 8, 2012

Indiana's decision to deny Planned Parenthood Medicaid funds because it performs abortions denies women the freedom to choose their health care providers, a federal hearing officer said.

Indiana company quits Missouri Medicaid contract

September 1, 2011

Indianapolis-based SynCare has ended its contract to screen Missouri Medicaid recipients after numerous complaints about its job performance.

Indiana: Medicaid patients’ choice not unlimited

June 24, 2011

Medicaid patients don't have unlimited rights to choose medical providers, the state of Indiana said Friday in defending its decision to cut off funding to Planned Parenthood because it offers abortions.

Feds reject Indiana’s Medicaid plan

June 1, 2011

The federal Health and Human Services Department is telling the state of Indiana that its Medicaid plan, which bans funding to Planned Parenthood, is illegal and must be changed.

Indiana may cut Medicaid services to check costs

December 16, 2010

The state Medicaid actuary projected Indiana’s share of the program’s costs will rise by about $1.46 billion this fiscal year, by about $1.84 billion in the 2012 fiscal year and by about $2 billion in the 2013 fiscal year unless some services are cut.

Rising Medicaid costs for Indiana mean service cuts likely

December 2, 2010

Indiana lawmakers likely will cut some Medicaid-provided services in the upcoming legislative session after learning Wednesday that the state’s share of government health insurance program costs will balloon by $1.1 billion over the next two years unless checked.

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