OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF FAMILY AND SOCIAL SERVICES
Notice of Public Hearing
The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) will be holding public hearings on its amendment to the Healthy Indiana Plan Section 1115 demonstration waiver extension application (HIP Waiver) that was submitted to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to extend the current program for calendar years 2018 through 2020. This amendment includes several program enhancements and minor technical revisions. At both public hearings, FSSA will first briefly describe the HIP Waiver amendments and take public comment on the proposal.
Pursuant to 42 CFR Part 431.408(a)(2)(ii), FSSA hereby gives notice of the following public hearings:
(1) Thursday May 25, 2017, at 10:00 a.m., at the Indiana Government Center South, Conference Center Room C, 402 West Washington Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204. This hearing also includes FSSA's presentation of the HIP Waiver amendment to the Medicaid Advisory Committee.
(2) Thursday June 8, 2017, at 1:30 p.m., at the Indiana State Library, History Reference Room, 315 West Ohio Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204. This public hearing will also be accessible via web conference at https://Indiana.AdobeConnect.com/indiana.
Since 2008, the Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP) model has demonstrated remarkable success in activating beneficiaries into engaged participants and improving outcomes. The expanded HIP program has seen consistent results since 2015, proving that HIP's consumer driven model is scalable and remains successful in empowering enrollees to become active consumers of healthcare services. Through the HIP Waiver extension amendment, the State seeks to strengthen its HIP program through the following program revisions, technical revisions, and program enhancements:
• HIP Gateway to Work expansion
• POWER Account income tiers
• HIP Employer Link closure
• Technical revisions to the transitional medical assistance program, benefits provided to refugees, and funding for Medicaid rehabilitation option
The proposed HIP Waiver documents are available for public review at the FSSA, Office of General Counsel, 402 West Washington Street, Room W451, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204. The full Public Notice and HIP Waiver documents are also available to be viewed online at www.HIP.in.gov.
Written comments regarding the HIP Waiver will be accepted through 5:00 p.m. on June 23, 2017, and may be sent to the FSSA via mail at 402 West Washington Street, Room W374, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204, Attention: Natalie Angel or via electronic mail at HIP2.0@fssa.in.gov.
FSSA will publish a summary of the written comments, once compiled, for public review at www.HIP.in.gov.
Posted: 05/24/2017 by Legislative Services Agency
DIN: 20170524-IR-405170260ONA
Composed: May 03,2024 7:22:48PM EDT
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