Removes consideration of income and countable resources in determining an individual's eligibility for participation in the Medicaid buy-in program (program). Requires the office of the secretary of family and social services (office of the secretary) to apply for a state plan amendment or waiver to implement this provision. Prohibits the office of the secretary from considering resources and whether the individual participated in a specified program in determining the individual's eligibility or continuous eligibility for the program. Allows a recipient's participation in an employment network recognized by the federal Social Security Administration to qualify as participating with an approved provider of employment services. Changes minimum and maximum premiums that a recipient must pay. Requires that the premium scale be promulgated by administrative rule. Allows the office of the secretary to annually review the premium amount that a recipient must pay in the program. (Current law requires annual review of the premium amount.) Specifies changes in circumstances that must result in an adjustment of the premium. Specifies that a recipient in the program is eligible for the same services as offered in the Medicaid program. States that an individual's participation in the program does not preclude the individual from participating in a Medicaid waiver program. Specifies that a recipient of the program may simultaneously participate in a Medicaid waiver program and requires the office of the secretary to individually determine eligibility for both programs based on the individual's medical need requirements.
Sponsored bills
A SENATE RESOLUTION recognizing the humanitarian efforts of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital for the Supporting Action For Emergency Responses (SAFER) Ukraine program.
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION honoring the late Governor Joe Kernan and urging the Indiana Department of Administration to place a memorial bust of Governor Kernan within the State Capitol.
Repeals statutory text that restricts a marriage to be between only a male and a female. Repeals statutory text that provides that a marriage between persons of the same gender is void in Indiana.
Amends the eligibility requirements for educational costs exemptions for children and spouses of certain members of the 1977 police officers' and firefighters' pension and disability fund.
Provides that the people of Indiana may propose and adopt amendments to the Constitution of the State of Indiana and propose and enact statutes independent of the general assembly through initiative. Provides that the people of Indiana may approve or reject through referendum any statute or part of any statute enacted by the general assembly. This proposed amendment has not been previously agreed to by a general assembly.
Provides that the sale of adult diapers is exempt from the state gross retail tax.
A SENATE RESOLUTION honoring Indiana's women veterans.
Requires an eligible school corporation to elect to participate in the federal community eligibility provision to provide universal free school breakfast and lunch to all students.
Amends the requirements a health care professional must meet to be eligible for student loan repayment from the Indiana health care professional recruitment and retention fund. Specifies the total amount that may be awarded to a health care professional.