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BT202488: OMPP clarifies background check requirements for HCBS provider certification
Indiana Medicaid (IHCP)·IN·Provider Bulletin
Effective date
Jun 20, 2024
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
Indiana Medicaid clarifies background check requirements for Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) provider certification. All employees providing direct care must have background checks completed within 90 days of certification application, with minimum requirement being a limited criminal history check from Indiana State Police.
Action Required
HCBS providers only: Ensure all direct care employees have completed background checks within 90 days of certification application. Obtain minimum limited criminal history check from Indiana State Police at in.gov/isp, including copy of driver's license. High-risk providers must use national background checks through IdentoGO for owners with 5%+ ownership interest.