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BT202330: IHCP to rescind 1135 waivers due to the ending public health emergency
Indiana Medicaid (IHCP)·IN · Geriatrics, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine·Provider Bulletin
Effective date
May 12, 2023
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
Indiana Medicaid (IHCP) is ending COVID-19 emergency waivers on May 12, 2023. PASRR assessments must now be completed BEFORE nursing home admissions (no more 30-day grace period), and appeal timelines are shortening significantly for both fee-for-service and managed care members.
Action Required
By May 12, 2023: For practices with nursing home admissions - ensure all PASRR Level I and Level II screenings are completed BEFORE resident admission (no more 30-day waiver period). Update workflows to accommodate shorter appeal timelines: fee-for-service members now have only 33 days (down from 120) and managed care members have 120 days (down from 240) to request fair hearings. Front desk and billing teams must inform patients of these shortened deadlines immediately.