State Policy · IN
Indiana Submits HIP 3.0 Section 1115 Waiver Application for Public Comment
On August 5, 2026, the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration published a draft Section 1115 waiver application for the Healthy Indiana Plan 3.0, seeking to implement policies from Indiana Senate Enrolled Acts 2 (2025) and 1 (2026) and the federal Working Families Tax Cuts Act. The draft is open for public comment before submission to CMS for federal approval. The waiver application reflects state legislative directives requiring operational changes to Indiana's Medicaid program. The timeline for CMS review and approval following the comment period will determine when these policies take effect for Indiana Medicaid beneficiaries, health plans, and providers.
Why it mattersIndiana's waiver application will reshape HIP program requirements, affecting member eligibility, plan operations, and provider participation once CMS grants federal authority.