MedicaidAdministrativeMedium impact
BT202644: IHCP reminds FFS providers about benefits of submitting claims electronically
Indiana Medicaid (IHCP)·IN·Provider Bulletin
Effective date
Jan 29, 2026
We identified it
Jun 18, 2026
Summary
Indiana Health Coverage Programs (IHCP) is reminding providers that a $5 processing fee applies to each initial paper claim submitted as of January 29, 2026. The bulletin encourages electronic claim submission through HIPAA-compliant 837 transactions or the IHCP Provider Healthcare Portal to avoid fees and receive faster payment.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team should transition all IHCP claims to electronic submission via HIPAA-compliant 837 transactions or IHCP Provider Healthcare Portal to avoid $5 processing fees on paper claims. Update billing workflow to prioritize electronic submissions for all initial claims to Indiana Medicaid.