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BT202573: FSSA announces launch of Indiana Level of Care Representative
Indiana Medicaid (IHCP)·IN·Provider Bulletin
Effective date
Jul 1, 2025
We identified it
Jun 18, 2026
Summary
Indiana is launching a new Level of Care Assessment Representative (LCAR) process through Maximus starting July 1, 2025, which will centralize nursing facility level of care assessments and PASRR Level I screenings. This affects how providers coordinate care for patients needing nursing facility placement or home-based waiver services.
Action Required
By July 1, 2025: Indiana providers must contact Indiana LCAR-Maximus Help Desk at 833-597-2777 to request nursing facility level of care assessments instead of using ICM agencies or AAAs. Update referral processes and staff training for new LCAR workflow. Hospitals and nursing facilities should continue using Maximus AssessmentPro system but must use full interRAI assessments (no short-form available). By January 1, 2026: Nursing facilities must transition all LOC assessments and PASRR Level I screens to LCAR.