Bill > HB1262

This bill requires the Indiana Office of the Secretary of Family and Social Services to apply to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for amendments to each Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Medicaid waiver. Specifically, the bill mandates that when determining an individual's eligibility for an HCBS Medicaid waiver, the income and resources of the applicant's spouse will be excluded from consideration. The application to HHS must be submitted before September 1, 2025, and the new eligibility determination method will take effect on the date HHS approves the requested changes. HCBS Medicaid waivers are programs that allow individuals who might otherwise require institutional care to receive supportive services in their home or community, and this bill aims to make it easier for married individuals to qualify for these services by not counting their spouse's financial resources against them.

Health and Social Services

https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/house/1262/details