Indiana Families Report Medicaid Cuts for Children with Disabilities Amid Eligibility Review
Families in Indiana with children who have disabilities are reporting being removed from Medicaid, which provides crucial Home and Community Based Services waivers for therapies and support. Parents state that despite providing necessary documentation, their children's eligibility has been revoked,…
Indianapolis, IN, August 6, 2026 —
Dozens of families in Indiana are reporting that their children with disabilities are being removed from Medicaid, jeopardizing access to essential Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) waivers. These waivers are critical for providing therapies, in-home support, and other services necessary for children with disabilities to thrive.
Parents have expressed significant distress, stating that despite submitting all required documentation, their children’s eligibility for Medicaid has been revoked. This abrupt change has caused disruptions in care and raised concerns about the long-term well-being of these children.
The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) has attributed the changes to an updated and more accurate assessment process for determining eligibility. According to the FSSA, this revised process aims to ensure that individuals receiving services meet the current criteria.
However, advocacy groups and former FSSA employees suggest that the situation may be more complex. They point to potential processing errors and a noted increase in the rate of denials for HCBS waivers. These concerns suggest that the eligibility review process may be leading to incorrect terminations, impacting vulnerable families.
The exact number of families affected and the specific reasons for each denial were not immediately available. The FSSA has stated its commitment to reviewing individual cases and ensuring accurate eligibility determinations. Further details regarding the scope of the issue and any corrective actions being taken by the state are expected to emerge as more information becomes available.
Story summarized from the original created by Kara Kenney on www.wrtv.com, see more information here.
