Lt. Governor Crouch Visits LittleStar ABA Therapy
STATEHOUSE (Sept. 14, 2023) – Today, Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch visited LittleStar ABA Therapy in Carmel, Ind. to highlight the importance of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for those with autism. This is one of several visits Lt. Gov. Crouch has made to ABA therapy centers around the state. “ABA therapies can have transformational outcomes…
End of Medicaid Continuous Enrollment – Take Action to Stay Covered
If you or a loved one is covered by Indiana Medicaid, including: Traditional Medicaid Healthy Indiana Hoosier Healthwise Hoosier Care Connect Take action now to help continue Medicaid eligibility. During the COVID-19 federal public health emergency (PHE), due to federal requirements, Indiana Medicaid members were able to keep their coverage, regardless of a change in…
Share Your Medicaid Story
Share your Medicaid story How Does Medicaid Work for You? The Arc is collecting stories to learn how Medicaid is working (or not!) for people with disabilities, so we can work together to educate and advocate for changes. Share your story by answering the question “How does Medicaid work (or not!) for me?” Learn about The…
COVID-19 Information & Resources
Visit our updated COVID-19 resource page. Fact Sheet: Preparing for Medicaid Changes When the Public Health Emergency Ends COVID-19 PSA from Shawn COVID-19 PSA from Courtney
Announcing – The Arc of Indiana Academy!
We are excited to announce the launch of The Arc of Indiana Academy, a new home to The Arc of Indiana Advocacy Training Program and Erskine Green Training Institute’s (EGTI) Workplace and Independent Living Support Subscription. Advocacy Training Program The Advocacy Training Program offers a wide array of videos on topics impacting people with disabilities…
Celebrating 65 Years of Advocacy and Change
65 years ago on September 25, 1956, a small but mighty group of families came together to establish a statewide organization with the mission of creating a better world for their sons and daughters with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Indiana. While The Arc of Indiana’s name has changed over those 65 years, that core…
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…
New Policy on Reimbursement for Out of State Medicaid Waiver Services
Effective November 8, providers of Home and Community Based Services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities may receive reimbursement for services provided outside of Indiana in limited circumstances under Indiana’s Medicaid Waiver program. Reimbursement is allowable for the following activities and services when provided outside of Indiana, if they are documented in an individual’s…
FAQ About Medicaid Coverage for Autism Treatment
Which Medicaid Health Plans must cover autism treatment, including ABA? ALL Medicaid Health Plans must cover autism treatment, including ABA. Medicaid Health Plans include: Traditional Medicaid (fee-for-service); Hoosier Care Connect; Hoosier Health Wise; and MED Works. For adults, autism treatment is through the mental health benefits. Medicaid carriers include Anthem, MHS and MDWise (insurance companies…