MedicaidCoverageMedium impact
BT202319: IHCP introduces new program for qualified members losing HIP eligibility
Indiana Medicaid (IHCP)·IN·Managed Care
Effective date
May 1, 2023
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
Indiana Health Coverage Programs introduces HIP Workforce Bridge, a new $1,000 account program for HIP members who lose eligibility due to exceeding income limits. The program helps bridge healthcare costs for up to 12 months and functions as secondary coverage to pay copays, deductibles, and premiums.
Action Required
By April 2023: Billing team must update eligibility verification processes to check HIP Workforce Bridge account balances through IHCP Provider Healthcare Portal, Interactive Voice Response System, and 271 transactions. Always bill primary coverage first before billing HIP Workforce Bridge as secondary. Update billing software to handle partial payments when account balances are insufficient, and ensure balance billing is limited to Medicaid payment rates for partially paid claims.