In April 2017, the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) Division of Aging (DA) intends to submit a proposed amendment to the Aged and Disabled (A&D) waiver to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for consideration.

The amendment to the A&D waiver includes information regarding a 5% provider rate increase for the Assisted Living service effective June 30, 2017. In addition, the state will request an additional 2,000 slots for waiver year four and an additional 2,991 slots for waiver year five of the A&D waiver to continue to meet demand for services.

The 30-day public comment period will run from February 22, 2017, to March 24, 2017. Comments may be e-mailed to DAComments@fssa.in.gov or mailed to the address below:

The A&D waiver amendment is available for review and public comment on the DA Draft Policies for Public Comment webpage (http://www.in.gov/fssa/da/3476.htm). Hard copies of the proposed amendment changes are available upon request at the address contained herein. Additionally, copies of the proposed amendment changes are available at local DFR offices as well as local AAA offices.

Additionally, in person consultations or phone calls are available upon request.

Jennifer Walthall, MD, MPH

Secretary