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BT2025189: IHCP announces CMS approval for changes to waiver services, effective Jan. 1, 2026
Indiana Medicaid (IHCP)·IN · Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, PM&R (Physical Medicine & Rehab)·Specialty Services
Effective date
Jan 1, 2026
We identified it
Jun 18, 2026
Summary
CMS has approved changes to Indiana's Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers, effective January 1, 2026, which will sunset certain existing services and add new services. This bulletin references BT2025169 for complete policy details and specific service changes.
Action Required
Before January 1, 2026: Billing team must obtain and review IHCP Bulletin BT2025169 for complete details on which HCBS waiver services are being sunset and which new services are being added. Update billing systems and encounter forms based on the specific service changes outlined in BT2025169. Verify authorization requirements for any new waiver services before billing.