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BT202304: IHCP announces end to member continuous eligibility
Indiana Medicaid (IHCP)·IN·Provider Bulletin
Effective date
Apr 1, 2023
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
Indiana Health Coverage Programs (IHCP) is ending continuous Medicaid eligibility effective April 1, 2023. Members will return to standard eligibility rules and may lose coverage if they no longer qualify, requiring providers to verify eligibility more frequently.
Action Required
By April 1, 2023: Front desk staff must resume standard eligibility verification for all Medicaid patients at every visit. Update billing workflows to check member eligibility before providing services. Billing team should prepare for potential increase in claim denials due to patient eligibility changes and establish procedures for handling coverage gaps.