Indiana extends health plan enrollment deadline amid high engagement

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration on Thursday announced it’s extended the open enrollment period for the Healthy Indiana Plan and PathWays programs through Dec. 24 to give eligible Hoosiers more time to choose a health plan.

The extension comes after FSSA announced in November that that MDwise will no longer serve as a managed health plan for Indiana Medicaid‘s Healthy Indiana Plan and Hoosier Healthwise programs. MDwise’s participation in Indiana’s Medicaid program will end on Jan. 1.

FSSA says it’s seen what a news release issued Thursday described as high engagement from Hoosiers seeking assistance with their health insurance coverage.

The Healthy Indiana Plan is the state’s Medicaid expansion program, offering health coverage for ages 19-64 with incomes up to 200% of the federal poverty level.

PathWays is a managed Medicaid program for Hoosiers 60 and older.

Hoosier Healthwise is Indiana’s Medicaid program for children younger than 19 and pregnant women with low incomes. It provides health coverage for doctor visits, prescriptions, dental, vision, mental health, and hospital care, often with low or no costs.