IndianaIndiana would seek approval to cover social needs through Medicaid
The state would ask federal officials to let Medicaid cover housing, nutrition, and other supports tied to people's health.
What it does
The state would apply by October 1, 2026, for federal permission to cover housing, nutrition, and other health related social needs through Medicaid.
Argument forPeople facing housing or food problems that affect their health could get Medicaid help if federal officials approve the waiver.
Argument againstPeople needing these supports might still lack Medicaid coverage if federal officials do not approve the waiver.
More detail
The office of the secretary would have to apply for federal approval to cover these services through Medicaid. The services would address unmet social conditions that contribute to poor health, including housing and nutrition supports and other services identified by the office. Coverage would depend on federal approval of the waiver. The requirement would take effect July 1, 2026, and the office would have to apply by October 1, 2026.
Where do you stand?
Choose your position
Tell your reps
Take a position to see your representatives and ways to contact them.
Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jan 5Representative Andrade added as coauthorLatest
- 2025
- Dec 1First reading: referred to Committee on Public HealthMinor
- Dec 1Authored by Representative Porter
- Dec 1Coauthored by Representatives Barrett, ShacklefordIntroduced
Healthcare