Bill > HB1074

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 coverage) by October 1, 2026, to provide nutrition supports for specific Medicaid recipients. The proposed nutrition supports include case management services, nutrition counseling and instruction, home delivered meals (including medically tailored meals or pantry stocking), nutrition prescriptions, and grocery provisions. These nutrition supports would be targeted at three specific groups of Medicaid recipients: those with chronic diseases that are impacted by nutrition and diet, pregnant women, and children. The bill defines these nutrition supports broadly to include services that could help improve dietary health and address nutritional needs for vulnerable populations. The waiver, if approved, would represent an innovative approach to using Medicaid funds to address nutrition-related health challenges.

Health and Social Services

https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/house/1074/details