Bill > HB1100

This bill allows adoptive parents to opt out of their adopted child's Medicaid coverage if the child is also eligible for coverage under the adoptive parent's private health insurance. The bill requires the adoptive parent to file a request with the department of child services to make this change. Before approving the request, the department must verify two key things: first, that the child is eligible for coverage under the adoptive parent's private health insurance, and second, that the child will not experience any gap in health coverage during the transition from Medicaid to private insurance. The bill also requires the department of child services to work with the office of the secretary of family and social services to implement these provisions. This legislation is specifically designed to provide adoptive parents with more flexibility in managing their child's health insurance coverage, while ensuring that the child maintains continuous health coverage. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, and amends existing Indiana Code related to adoptive parents and health insurance coverage.

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https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/house/1100/details