TITLE 405 OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF FAMILY AND SOCIAL SERVICES

Under IC 4-22-2-23, the Office of the Secretary of Family and Social Services intends to adopt a rule concerning the following:

OVERVIEW: Amends 405 IAC 10-2-1, 405 IAC 10-10-5, and 405 IAC 10-10-6 to align HIP benefit periods with the calendar year and make related changes to rollover and contribution calculations for members with benefit periods of less than 12 months. Adds 405 IAC 10-3-4 to allow HIP maternity enrollment on the first of the month after eligibility determination. Amends 405 IAC 10-4-5 to allow transitional medical assistance requirements to be waived for individuals below 138% of FPL (those otherwise eligible for HIP). Amends 405 IAC 10-4-6 to allow HIP maternity members to remain in HIP through the postpartum period, and it also defines the HIP maternity period to begin the first day of the month following pregnancy determination. Amends 405 IAC 10-7-3, which is expected to result in the addition of limited chiropractic services to the HIP Plus alternative benefit plan. Amends 405 IAC 10-10-3 to consolidate the contribution schedule into five income tiers rather than individualized amounts. Adds 405 IAC 10-10-15 to authorize tobacco user contributions that are 50% higher than for non-tobacco users. Amends 405 IAC 10-11 to end the HIP Link program. Current program participants are expected to transition to HIP Plus. Effective 30 days after filing with the Publisher. Statutory authority: IC 12-15-1-10; IC 12-15-21-1; IC 12-15-21-2; IC 12-15-21-3.

For purposes of IC 4-22-2-28.1, the Small Business Regulatory Coordinator for this rule is:

Natalie Angel

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration

Office of Medicaid Policy and Planning

Indiana Government Center South

402 West Washington Street, Room W374

Indianapolis, IN 46204

(317) 234-5547

natalie.angel@fssa.in.gov

For purposes of IC 4-22-2-28.1, the Small Business Ombudsman designated by IC 5-28-17-6 is:

Katelyn Colclazier

Small Business Ombudsman

Indiana Economic Development Corporation

One North Capitol, Suite 700

Indianapolis, IN 46204

(317) 431-1560

kcolclazier@iedc.in.gov

Resources available to regulated entities through the small business ombudsman include the ombudsman's duties stated in IC 5-28-17-6, specifically IC 5-28-17-6(9), investigating and attempting to resolve any matter regarding compliance by a small business with a law, rule, or policy administered by a state agency, either as a party to a proceeding or as a mediator.

DIN: 20171108-IR-405170484NIA

Composed: Apr 28,2024 6:42:27AM EDT

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