Indiana Legislature (healthcare bills) · January 5, 2026 · Primary source
IN HB 1212: Medicaid coverage for health related social needs.
Summary
Indiana HB 1212 requires the Office of the Secretary of Family and Social Services to apply by October 1, 2026, for approval of a Section 1115 Medicaid demonstration waiver to provide coverage for health-related social needs. The bill has been authored by Representative Moed and is categorized under the Family and Social Services Administration, Medicaid, and health insurance. No details on the scope of covered services, populations, or waiver terms are provided in the excerpt.
What this may mean
Section 1115 waivers are a significant federal-state Medicaid policy mechanism; Indiana's pursuit of social determinants of health coverage could affect Medicaid managed care plans, provider networks, and community-based organizations contracting with the state. Worth monitoring for implications on benefit design, reimbursement, and managed care contracting. CMS approval and waiver terms will determine operational impact.
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