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BT202427: IHCP updates Consent for Sterilization form instructions for interpreter’s statement
Indiana Medicaid (IHCP)·IN · OB-GYN, Urology, General Surgery·Provider Bulletin
Effective date
Apr 8, 2024
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
Indiana Medicaid (IHCP) updated requirements for interpreter statements on sterilization consent forms. Starting April 8, 2024, providers can use call-in interpreters who must fax a handwritten attestation statement to attach to the consent form, instead of requiring in-person signatures.
Action Required
Before April 8, 2024: Update sterilization consent form procedures to allow call-in interpreter attestations. Billing staff must ensure that for any sterilization claims with DOS on or after April 8, 2024, if a language line interpreter was used, a faxed attestation statement with handwritten signature is attached to the HHS-687 or HHS-687-1 consent form. The interpreter's translation date must match the member's consent signature date. Claims may be denied without proper interpreter documentation.