IndianaBill would let some adoptive parents request a switch to private coverage
Subject to federal Title IV-E requirements, adoptive parents whose children qualify for Medicaid and their private plan could request a switch; the state would check coverage before approving it.
What it does
Parents could ask to move an adopted child from Medicaid to the parent's private plan when the child qualifies for both, subject to federal Title IV-E requirements. Before approving the request, the state must confirm coverage will not lapse during the switch.
Argument forSubject to federal Title IV-E requirements, families could ask to move an eligible child to a parent's private plan; the state's check before approval might prevent a coverage gap.
Argument againstEligible families could face delays because parents must request the switch and the state must check coverage before approving it.
More detail
The proposal would let an adoptive parent opt the child out of Medicaid. This applies when the adopted child qualifies for both Medicaid and dependent coverage under the parent's private health plan. Federal Title IV-E requirements still apply. The parent must file a request with the Department of Child Services. Before approving it, the department must confirm the child qualifies for the parent's private plan and will not have a gap while switching. The chapter would take effect July 1, 2026.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jan 12Representative Dant Chesser added as coauthorLatest
- Jan 5Authored by Representative Burton
- Jan 5First reading: referred to Committee on Family, Children and Human AffairsIntroduced
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