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58,000 Indiana residents could lose Medicaid, here's how to prevent it

Indiana · 10-05

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New Medicaid work requirements raise concerns for Indiana cancer patients

INDIANAPOLIS (WOWO) — Cancer patients and survivors in Indiana could face new reporting requirements to maintain Medicaid coverage as federal work requirements begin taking effect. Under the new requirements, certain Medicaid recipients will be required to document at least 80 hours per month of work, school, volunteering or other...

Indiana · 10-05

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Health officials urge Hoosiers to say “Boo to the Flu’ and get their flu shots

INDIANA — Health officials across Indiana are urging residents to get vaccinated against influenza ahead of the peak winter season, encouraging all Hoosiers to say “Boo to the Flu” and receive their flu shot before Oct. 30. The call for heightened awareness comes as public health agencies...

Indiana · 10-06
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Indiana: 58,000 could lose Medicaid coverage for Healthy Indiana Plan

Starting in January 2027, more than 58,000 Hoosiers could lose their Healthy Indiana Plan Medicaid coverage if they fail to meet new state work requirements.

Indiana · 10-06

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Medicare open enrollment begins Oct. 15: Beneficiaries urged to preview 2027 coverage options

INDIANA — Medicare Open Enrollment officially begins Oct. 15, offering beneficiaries nationwide an opportunity to review, compare, and update their health and prescription drug coverage for 2027. The annual enrollment period allows individuals enrolled in Medicare to evaluate their current plans and switch to coverage that better aligns with...

Indiana · 10-05

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Indiana reviews Medicaid waiver assessments amid scrutiny of new tool

INDIANA (Indiana Capital Chronicle) - The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration quietly paused determinations for disability Medicaid waivers in August to review how case managers were implementing the agency’s new interRAI assessment system, as advocates raised alarm about the tool’s accuracy. But after a break, the system...

Indiana · 10-06

Indiana Capital Chronicle

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Indiana reviews Medicaid waiver assessments amid scrutiny of new tool

The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration quietly paused determinations for disability Medicaid waivers in August to review how case managers were implementing the agency’s new interRAI assessment system, as advocates raised alarm about the tool’s accuracy. But after a break, the system is already back in place. Case managers started using the interRAI algorithm […]

Indiana · 10-06

WISH-TV

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Indiana officials pause Medicaid waiver denials amid assessment tool concerns

Indiana officials have paused Medicaid waiver denials after a new assessment tool led to an increase in rejections for families seeking home-based care. The update follows an ongoing investigation by Indiana’s I-Team into families losing access to Medicaid waivers. The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, known as FSSA, implemented the new assessment tool earlier […]

Indiana · 10-02

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DCMH Celebrates Cupp’s Retirement

(Greensburg, IN) – After 47 years of dedicated service, Susie Cupp is retiring from Decatur County Memorial Hospital (DCMH), bringing a remarkable career defined by integrity, expertise, and devotion to the community to a close. Cupp began her career at DCMH in 1979 as a nursing administrative secretary. Over...

Greensburg, IN · 10-02

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Medicare Agents Helpline Guides Seniors on Choosing a Local Broker and the Right Medicare Supplement Plan

New guides help seniors compare local Medicare brokers and choose the right Medicare Supplement plan letter. INDIANAPOLIS, IN, UNITED STATES, October 1, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- With Medicare's Annual Enrollment Period beginning October 15, Medicare Agents Helpline (medicareagentshelpline.com), a free nationwide directory connecting seniors with licensed Medicare insurance agents, today published three new consumer guides covering how local Medicare brokers can help compare plans and how to choose the right Medicare Supplement coverage.

Indianapolis, IN · 10-01

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Community Hospital First in Indiana to Offer Newly FDA-Approved Treatment for Recurring Coronary Stent Blockages

Community Hospital has become the first in Indiana to use a new treatment option for patients experiencing recurring blockages inside a previously placed heart stent. The treatment – SELUTION SLR Drug-Eluting Balloon (DEB) – received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Sept. 21 and was successfully implemented at Community Hospital two days later. The procedure was performed by Interventional Cardiologists Dean Ferrera, DO, and Jonathan Meyer, MD.

Indiana · 09-30

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Indiana health system breaks ground in $17.5M ASC

New Castle, Ind.-based Henry Community Health broke ground Sept. 25 on an 18,300-square-foot ASC at its John D. Pidgeon Knightstown (Ind.) campus. The project costs about $17.5 million and is set to open in early 2028, The Courier Times reported Sept. 30. The ASC is phase two of a multi-year...

New Castle, IN · 09-30

Indiana Capital Chronicle

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Indiana children with autism can’t become a casualty of Medicaid challenges

Children with autism learn to accomplish some of life’s most important skills through highly effective, evidence-based therapies like applied behavior analysis. I’ve seen it throughout my career, and it never becomes less remarkable to me. Seeing the profound impact that meaningful care can have on the life of an entire family still leaves me in […]

Indiana · 10-01

Yahoo!

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Cryotherapy sessions at Degree Wellness provide rapid inflammation relief

CARMEL, Ind. (WISH) - A Carmel wellness center is offering residents quick access to cryotherapy and other therapeutic services designed to fit busy schedules. Degree Wellness Carmel offers cryotherapy, infrared saunas, facials and other wellness treatments for clients of all ages and genders. What is cryotherapy?. Janice Bhavnani, co-owner of...

Carmel, IN · 09-30

WISH-TV

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Questions surround Indiana's new Medicaid assessment tool

Indiana · 10-01

WRBI Radio

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DCMH Shares Info on New HIP Rules

(Greensburg, IN) – Decatur County Memorial Hospital (DCMH) has information about upcoming changes to Indiana’s Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP) work requirements to help community members understand when the requirements take effect and where to find information about how they may be impacted. Starting January 1, 2027, Indiana will...

Greensburg, IN · 09-30

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Norton Children’s upgrades helicopter serving critically ill children across region

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Norton Children’s has added an upgraded helicopter to its “Just for Kids” Transport Team, strengthening a regional transportation network that connects critically ill and injured children across Kentucky and Southern Indiana with specialized pediatric care. The refurbished EC145 helicopter replaces the team’s previous...

Louisville, KY · 09-30

The Money Overview

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Arizona seniors get 15 more Medicare Advantage plans for 2027 and Indiana’s get 13, as both states’ average premiums fall

Arizona’s Medicare Advantage shelf grows from 133 plans to 148 in 2027, 15 more, and Indiana’s from 127 to 140, 13 more, while the average monthly premium falls in both states, according to CMS’s state fact sheets published Sept. 28. Arizona’s average drops from $4.47 to $2.81, and Indiana’s from $13.22 to $9.27. The gains […] The post Arizona seniors get 15 more Medicare Advantage plans for 2027 and Indiana’s get 13, as both states’ average premiums fall appeared first on The Money Overview .

Arizona · 09-29

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Riverview Health revolutionizes orthopedic care for Hamilton County with new walk-in clinics & surgical technology

Riverview Health has opened three new orthopedic walk-in clinics in Carmel, Noblesville, and Westfield, where patients can receive expert evaluation and treatment for conditions including sprains, strains, fractures, sports injuries, sudden onset pain and chronic orthopedic issues that have recently worsened. The walk-in clinics, designed to provide timely treatment while...

Noblesville, IN · 09-29

WISH-TV

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Columbus Regional Health Foundation brings community together to tackle local health needs

The Columbus Regional Health Foundation's Healthy Communities initiative is collaborating with various local stakeholders to address maternal health, smoking cessation, and mental health priorities in Bartholomew County.

Bartholomew County, IN · 09-29