Governor Mike Braun today ceremonially signed House Enrolled Act 1277, a law that makes targeted updates to Indiana’s long-term care system for Hoosier seniors.
The signing took place at The Timbers of Jasper, a senior living facility in Governor Braun’s hometown.
HEA 1277 updates aspects of Indiana’s Medicaid long-term services and supports system, including assisted living services, nursing facility care, home- and community-based services, and home health reimbursement.
“Hoosiers deserve a long-term care system that is compassionate, sustainable, and focused on the needs of seniors,” Governor Mike Braun said. “This law helps ensure Medicaid resources are used responsibly while supporting continued access to care for elderly Hoosiers.”
The law directs the Family and Social Services Administration to apply for a new Medicaid waiver to support assisted living services for eligible Hoosiers who are at least 60 years old and meet nursing facility level-of-care requirements. It also calls for the state to pursue adjustments that help ensure certain home- and community-based services do not cost more than comparable nursing facility services.
To improve transparency, the law requires providers, upon request, to give recipients or legal guardians accounting records and plain-language itemized statements for services billed.
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