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This bill requires the Indiana Office of the Secretary of Family and Social Services to apply for a Section 1115 Medicaid demonstration waiver by October 1, 2026, to provide coverage for health-related social needs. A Section 1115 waiver is a federal provision that allows states to test innovative approaches to delivering Medicaid services. The bill defines "health-related social needs" as adverse social conditions that contribute to poor health outcomes, such as food insecurity, housing instability, unemployment, and lack of transportation. Specifically, the waiver would seek to provide Medicaid coverage for housing supports, nutrition supports, and other health-related social needs services identified by the office. This approach recognizes that social and economic factors significantly impact health outcomes and seeks to address these underlying conditions through Medicaid coverage, potentially improving overall health and reducing healthcare costs by addressing root causes of health disparities.

Health and Social Services

https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/house/1028/details