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HIP Work Requirements Partner Toolkit

Beginning January 1, 2027, certain Healthy Indiana Plan members ages 19–64 will need to complete 80 hours each month through work, part time education, job training, or community service—unless exempt. 

To help raise awareness of these changes, FSSA has created a partner toolkit. The toolkit will be updated with additional information leading up to the January 1 start date.

Please consider sharing materials below, directing individuals to the Benefits Portal, and promoting available resources and events.

Partner toolkit

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HIP Work Requirements:

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  • Text: HIP Work Requirements are coming. Starting Jan. 1, 2027, If you’re 19–64 and not exempt, complete 80 hours/month through work, classes, training, or service. Learn more at myfssa.in.gov.

Benefits Portal:

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  • Text: Managing your benefits shouldn’t be complicated.
    An FSSA Benefits Portal account makes it simple for SNAP, TANF, and Medicaid recipients to apply for benefits, check their case status, or report changes anytime, from any device. Get started today: FSSABenefits.in.gov

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Talking Points:

  • Members must complete 80 hours monthly in approved activities.
  • Activities include work, school, job training, and community service.
  • Exemptions are available; partners can help members confirm status.
  • Reporting is done at fssabenefits.in.gov; offer on site or virtual help.
  • Keep messaging simple, consistent, and supportive.

Informational videos

FAQ

You can meet the rule by working/volunteering/training for 80 hours, earning enough money, or being in school at least half time.

Requirements begin for new applicants and redeterminations initiated on or after January 1, 2027. For applicants in January, this means that requirements must be fulfilled for October, November, and December. 

Most HIP members ages 19–64 must meet work requirements unless they qualify for an exemption.

People who are pregnant, caring for kids, have disabilities or serious health needs, or drug or alcohol treatment programs, or meet other criteria don’t need to complete hours.

FSSA is still working with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on the medical frailty requirements for HIP Work Requirements exclusions, including the stipulation that the condition significantly impairs the individual’s ability to comply with work/community engagement requirements. More guidance will be made available.

Yes, it is possible that members in the same household could have different redetermination dates. You can find your redetermination date in the Benefits Portal, under Assistance Group.

You can find your redetermination date in the Benefits Portal, under Assistance Group.

Yes, and you will be notified if it changes. You can also find your redetermination date in the Benefits Portal, under Assistance Group.

For new applicants to be approved for HIP, the lookback period will be three months before the application month.

  • Example: Apply in January, look back will be December, November and October.

For existing HIP members, the lookback period will be three months before the renewal month or three months before the quarterly work requirements review.

  • Example: Renewal month is May, look back will be April, March and February

Correct. The requirement is either 80 hours of qualifying activity or income equal to federal minimum wage multiplied by 80 ($7.25 x 80 = $580).

Coursework at an accredited institution of higher learning, as well as high school or GED courses, can be counted. Classes may take place in-person or online.

An individual can provide documentation of the hours of self-employment and/or earnings by the most recent year’s tax returns or other business documentation.

All income that is counted in Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) budgeting counts towards meeting work requirements. This would include any income which is taxable, as well as Social Security income.

Any mix of work, volunteering, classes, or job training counts.

The state checks every three months. If they can't confirm your hours or exemption, they’ll send you a notice asking for proof.

Coverage stops, and you must reapply. You also can’t get Marketplace financial help during this time.

You renew HIP every six months, and the state checks your hours every three months.

Report changes in work, school, health, or family within 10 days using the online portal, phone, mail, or a DFR office:

Benefits Portal: Submit information to the Division of Family Resources via your FSSA Benefits Portal account at FSSABenefits.IN.gov

Mail: FSSA Document Center, PO Box 1810, Marion, IN 46952

Phone: Call DFR at 1-800-403-0864

In-Person: Visit your local Office of the Division of Family Resources during regular business hours - 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday, except for State Holidays

The Benefits Portal is the easiest way to report hours and manage your HIP coverage.

Make sure your info is correct, check if you have an exemption, plan how you’ll meet the rules, and set up an Benefits Portal account.