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BT202607: IHCP announces end to DME/HME 15-month capped rental period
Indiana Medicaid (IHCP)·IN · PM&R (Physical Medicine & Rehab), Orthopedics, Pulmonology +4 more·Provider Bulletin
Effective date
Jan 1, 2025
We identified it
Jun 18, 2026
Summary
Indiana Health Coverage Programs (IHCP) has reduced the capped rental period for durable medical equipment (DME) and home medical equipment (HME) from 15 months to 10 months, effective immediately and applying retroactively to all dates of service from January 1, 2025. After 10 months of rental, the equipment is now considered purchased by the member.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team must update DME/HME rental tracking systems to reflect the new 10-month capped rental period instead of 15 months for all Indiana Medicaid patients. Review all DME/HME rentals from January 1, 2025 forward to identify equipment that has reached the 10-month threshold and should now be considered purchased. Update billing software rules and review pending claims for compliance with the new rental cap.