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: Adds 405 IAC 10-13 to create the Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP) Workforce Bridge Account. The HIP Workforce Bridge Account will provide up to $1,000 to HIP Workforce Bridge Account holders who opt to participate after they lose coverage when their income increases over the HIP income limit. The HIP Workforce Bridge Account can be used for health care expenses during a transition to commercial coverage and to cover premiums for commercial insurance. Statutory authority: IC 12-15-44.5-9.

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

Sara Albertson

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) 232-4305

sara.albertson@fssa.in.gov

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

Joseph Fagan

Small Business Ombudsman

Indiana Economic Development Corporation

One North Capitol, Suite 700

Indianapolis, IN 46204

(317) 586-3807

jfagan@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: 20210203-IR-405210032NIA

Composed: Apr 19,2024 6:54:11AM EDT

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