Bill > SB0192

This bill removes the expiration date for requirements related to postpartum care for Medicaid-eligible women in Indiana hospitals. Specifically, the bill mandates that hospitals and healthcare providers ensure women who give birth while covered by Medicaid schedule a follow-up postpartum checkup within 60 days of giving birth. The bill also maintains existing provisions that allow Medicaid recipients to receive a long-acting reversible contraceptive (LARC) implant after delivery, with an exemption for hospitals with faith-based objections. Additionally, the bill continues the requirement for the state's office of the secretary to reimburse hospitals for the cost of the contraceptive implant and its placement, ensuring these reimbursements are separate from standard maternity service payments. The bill also declares an emergency, which typically means it will take effect immediately upon passage. A long-acting reversible contraceptive (LARC) is a birth control method that provides long-term pregnancy prevention, such as an implant or intrauterine device (IUD), which can be effective for several years without requiring daily maintenance.

Health and Social Services

https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/senate/192/details