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BT2021109: IHCP clarifies MCE network participation request effective date policy
Indiana Medicaid (IHCP)·IN·Medical Policy
Effective date
Dec 21, 2021
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
Indiana Health Coverage Programs clarified that Medicaid managed care plans can choose one of two effective date policies for new provider network participation requests: either the first of the month after receiving a complete request or the first of the month after contract execution. The chosen policy must be applied consistently to all new providers.
Action Required
Indiana providers joining new Medicaid managed care networks should confirm with each MCE which effective date policy they use for network participation to ensure proper timing of credentialing applications and contract execution.