Waiver Amendments Public Comment Announcement – July 2025
FSSA Announcement – July 7, 2025 To ensure continued alignment among all DDRS HCBS Waivers in support of the ongoing BDS Waiver Re-set project the Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services Bureau of Disabilities Services would like to announce a public comment opportunity for upcoming amendments to the Community Integration and Habilitation waiver, Family Supports…
Federal Budget Report & Town Hall Meetings
Changes Coming to Medicaid Funding The U.S. House of Representatives passed its version of the federal budget bill on May 22, 2025, with nearly $880 billion in Medicaid cuts. The Senate followed on July 1, advancing its version to the House for final consideration ahead of a self-imposed July 4 deadline. The Senate bill includes…
Home & Community Support Professional Training & Registry Update
The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) has announced, effective July 1, 2025, the launch of a statewide training curriculum, platform, and direct support professional registry. This initiative is aimed at maintaining a diverse, stable, and well-trained workforce to provide quality person-centered home and community-based services and support. At this time, this applies to employees…
Medicaid is facing critical threats. We need your help! Share your Medicaid story!
We Need Your Help! Medicaid Waivers and Medicaid—the lifeline for millions with disabilities—face critical threats at the state and federal levels. We know that Medicaid does not meet the current needs of people with disabilities, and programs must be strengthened, not reduced. We need your help to inform policymakers about the importance of these programs!…
Changes to Medicaid Waiver Fact Sheets
On July 1, 2024, several changes to Indiana’s Medicaid Waivers went into effect. Following are fact sheets on changes made to Medicaid Waivers and a fact sheet on Prior Authorization Medicaid State Plan Services. Visit 2024 Medicaid Waiver Changes for additional information and updates. PathWays for Aging Waiver Health & Wellness Waiver Traumatic Brain Injury…
FSSA announcement on waiting lists, HIP payments
2024 Medicaid Waiver Changes The long awaited July 1 transition date for Indiana’s Medicaid Waiver program has arrived. The Aged & Disabled Waiver (A&D) has now been split into two waiver programs, PathWays for Aging for those aged 60 and older, and the Health & Wellness (H&W) Waiver for those aged 59 and younger. Both…
FSSA clarifies SFC & HHS cannot be provided by same paid caregiver
FSSA updated their FAQ regarding Structured Family Caregiving (SFC) on June 18, 2024, to clarify who can be paid to provide Home Health Services (HHS) paid through Medicaid Prior Authorization (PA) (non-waiver funding). The FAQ states, “A waiver recipient can be authorized to receive Structured Family Caregiving and PA for Home Health. The services can…
2024 Waiver Changes
We know many are confused, concerned and have questions about upcoming changes to Indiana’s Medicaid Waiver program. We want you to know we are a resource for information and that we are rolling out fact sheets and webinars to keep you informed. We’ve created a new page on our website, arcind.org/2024-medicaid-waiver-changes, that provides information and…
In Memory of Ilene Younger Qualkinbush
September 5, 1926 – May 14, 2020 It is with great sadness, but with immense appreciation for her life, that we share the news that Ilene Younger Qualkinbush, the “founding mother” of The Arc of Indiana, passed away on May 14, 2020 at the age of 93. Inspired by her daughter Susan, who was born…