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Introduced
01/13/2025
01/13/2025
In Committee
01/13/2025
01/13/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/24/2025
04/24/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Nutrition supports Medicaid waiver. Requires the office of the secretary of family and social services to apply, not later than October 1, 2025, for approval of a Section 1115 Medicaid demonstration waiver or any other Medicaid waiver to provide coverage for nutrition supports for specified individuals.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Indiana Office of the Secretary of Family and Social Services to apply for a Section 1115 Medicaid demonstration waiver (a federal program that allows states to test innovative approaches to healthcare delivery) by October 1, 2025, to provide nutrition supports for specific Medicaid recipients. The nutrition supports defined in the bill include case management services, nutrition counseling and instruction, home delivered meals (including medically tailored meals or pantry stocking), nutrition prescriptions, and grocery provisions. The waiver would specifically target Medicaid recipients with chronic diseases impacted by nutrition and diet, pregnant women, and children. The bill aims to expand Medicaid coverage to include nutrition-related services that could help improve health outcomes for these populations by addressing nutritional needs as part of medical care.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Public Health (on 01/13/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/house/1308/details |
| Fiscal Note #1: Introduced | https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/house/bills/HB1308/fiscal-notes/HB1308.01.INTR.FN001.pdf |
| BillText | https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/house/bills/HB1308/HB1308.01.INTR.pdf |
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