Plain English Breakdown
The official source material does not provide specific details about which individuals will receive nutrition support services or what other types of Medicaid waivers may be allowed beyond a Section 1115 waiver.
Medicaid Waiver for Nutrition Supports
This bill requires the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration to apply for a Section 1115 Medicaid demonstration waiver or another type of Medicaid waiver by October 1, 2026, to cover nutrition support services for certain individuals.
What This Bill Does
- Requires the office of the secretary of family and social services to apply for approval of a Section 1115 Medicaid demonstration waiver or any other Medicaid waiver by October 1, 2026.
Who It Names or Affects
- People in Indiana who receive Medicaid and need nutrition support services
- The office of the secretary of family and social services
Terms To Know
- Medicaid waiver
- A special permission from the federal government that allows states to test new ways to provide health care or other services through Medicaid.
- Section 1115 waiver
- A type of Medicaid waiver that lets states try out new ideas for providing health care and social services in a different way than usual.
Limits and Unknowns
- The bill does not specify exactly who will receive the nutrition support services.
- It is unclear if or when the federal government will approve this Medicaid waiver request.