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BT202639: IHCP provides guidance for home health aide training for gastrostomy and jejunal tube feedings
Indiana Medicaid (IHCP)·IN · General Practice, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine +2 more·Specialty Services
Effective date
Mar 12, 2026
We identified it
Jun 18, 2026
Summary
Indiana Medicaid now requires home health agencies to document whether trained aides are available for gastrostomy/jejunal tube feedings when requesting prior authorization for skilled nursing services. If trained aides are available, they must perform the feedings instead of skilled nursing staff.
Action Required
Immediately: Home health agencies must update prior authorization request procedures to include documentation of trained aide availability for gastrostomy and jejunal tube feedings. Staff should verify aide training status before submitting PA requests, as requests without this confirmation may be pended until the information is provided.