Indiana expands Medicaid plan selection window

Indiana has extended the timeframe for Medicaid beneficiaries to select their managed care plans for 2024. The state now allows people to choose or change their plans until mid-December, providing additional time ahead of the new coverage year.

Originally set to close earlier in December, the enrollment window was lengthened to December 15. This adjustment applies to all Medicaid members, including those enrolled through the Hoosier Healthwise and Healthy Indiana Plan programs. The extension aims to increase plan participation and reduce coverage disruptions.

This initiative directly affects individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) who rely on Medicaid services. Expanding the plan selection period offers more flexibility, enabling beneficiaries to review plan benefits or switch providers as needed. Providers may experience changes in patient assignments and should be prepared for updated plan affiliations.

Indiana’s adjustment aligns with broader efforts in Medicaid programs nationwide to enhance beneficiary choice and minimize gaps during enrollment periods. Timely plan selection helps maintain continuity of care and supports workforce coordination across managed care organizations (MCOs).