What types of policy changes does Indiana Medicaid (IHCP) issue?

Indiana Medicaid (IHCP) regularly publishes coverage updates including prior authorization requirement changes, billing code additions or deletions, plan-type coverage modifications, and clinical policy revisions. PolicyChanges.app monitors these notices and summarizes the impact for providers.

How often does Indiana Medicaid (IHCP) update its policies?

Indiana Medicaid (IHCP) typically releases policy bulletins on a rolling basis throughout the year. Our system checks for new updates daily and adds them to this feed as soon as they are identified.

How many Indiana Medicaid (IHCP) policy changes are tracked here?

This page currently tracks 50 documented Indiana Medicaid (IHCP) policy changes. New items are added as they are identified.

What should I do when Indiana Medicaid (IHCP) changes a prior authorization policy?

Review each change's effective date and action-required notes. Update your billing and clinical workflows before the effective date to avoid claim denials. Each policy detail page on PolicyChanges.app includes a plain-English summary and action items.

Indiana Medicaid (IHCP) Policy Changes 2026 | Prior Auth & Coverage Updates

Indiana Medicaid (IHCP) Policy Changes & Prior Auth Updates

We track 50 documented policy changes from Indiana Medicaid (IHCP) across IN. Each entry includes an AI-generated plain-English summary, effective date, affected billing codes, and a direct link to the original Indiana Medicaid (IHCP) notice. Use the related links below to narrow results by specialty or state, or sign up for a free daily alert to receive new Indiana Medicaid (IHCP) updates automatically.

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BT202039: IHCP COVID-19 Response: IHCP announces additional temporary changes for provider enrollment

Indiana Medicaid (IHCP)·Effective Apr 1, 2020

IHCP (Indiana Medicaid) has implemented temporary COVID-19 emergency changes allowing enrolled providers to bill through any enrolled group location or service location without requiring formal linkages, and allows medical students/residents authorized under Governor's executive order to bill under supervising practitioner's NPI. These flexibilities are effective through the duration of the public health emergency but claims may be denied if reprocessed after emergency ends.

BT202001: Pharmacy update approved by Drug Utilization Review Board December 2019

BT202002: IHCP revises policy for radiology services

BT202003: IHCP gains federal approval to reimburse for acute SMI stays in IMDs

BT202004: IHCP announces new IHCP Roadshow in 2020

BT202005: FSSA announces amendment to the CMHW Program

BT202006: FSSA changes rate and methodology for A&D and TBI waiver services

BT202007: Changes to location and time for January 24 provider meeting

BT202008: Pharmacy update approved by Drug Utilization Review Board January 2020

BT202009: IHCP changes requirements for MCE emergency services claim processing

BT202010: IHCP expands coverage for genetic testing for breast cancer recurrence

BT202011: Additional information related to the 2020 annual HCPCS codes update

BT202012: IHCP revises policy for augmentative and alternative communication devices

BT202013: FSSA announces amendment to the Adult Mental Health Habilitation program

BT202014: Pharmacy updates approved by Drug Utilization Review Board February 2020

BT202015: IHCP to implement third-party liability cost avoidance on prenatal care claims

BT202016: IHCP updates Preferred Diabetes Supply List

BT202018: IHCP clarifies billing for HIP chiropractic services

BT202019: IHCP revises policy regarding certain transplant procedures

BT202020: FSSA will change rates and services for the FSW and CIH Waiver, pending CMS approval

BT202021: IHCP changes pharmacy benefits and Emergency Department Autopay List in response to COVID-19

BT202022: IHCP issues telemedicine billing guidance for providers during COVID-19 outbreak

BT202023: IHCP updates ACP criteria for nursing facilities

BT202024: IHCP removes hospital lock-in requirements from Right Choices Program

BT202025: Certain denied claims may be resubmitted by May 31 for A&D HCBS case management services

BT202026: New transportation provider specialty to include nursing homes as transportation providers

BT202027: April 2020 quarterly HCPCS code updates announced

BT202028: CMS releases new ICD-10 diagnosis codes; IHCP adds codes to Emergency Department Autopay List

BT202029: IHCP announces temporary changes to provider enrollment

BT202030: IHCP temporarily revises PA process for acute care hospital inpatient admissions

BT202031: IHCP temporarily removes prior authorization for certain DME or HME supplies and services

BT202032: Hoosier Healthwise brand gets new look

BT202033: IHCP COVID-19 Response: IHCP revises Medicaid policies

BT202034: IHCP COVID-19 Response: IHCP responds to telemedicine FAQs as of April 1, 2020

BT202035: IHCP COVID-19 Response: IHCP revises policy for in-state ground transportation

BT202036: IHCP COVID-19 Response: IHCP extends timely filing limit on managed care claims

BT202037: IHCP COVID-19 Response: Facility fees, modifier GT usage, and HCBS clarified for telemedicine billing

BT202038: IHCP COVID-19 Response: Additional HCPCS code updates announced

BT202039: IHCP COVID-19 Response: IHCP announces additional temporary changes for provider enrollment

BT202040: IHCP COVID-19 Response: IHCP revises home health prior authorization and telemedicine policies

BT202041: Waiver attendant care providers get extension for transporting members to medical appointments

BT202042: IHCP COVID-19 Response: IHCP revises policies for certain behavioral health services

BT202043: IHCP COVID-19 Response: Diagnosis code Z03.818 added to Emergency Department Autopay List

BT202044: IHCP COVID-19 Response: IHCP makes updates to pharmacy benefits

BT202045: IHCP COVID-19 Response: COVID-19 policy FAQs as of April 16

BT202046: IHCP COVID-19 Response: IHCP temporarily revises PA policy for LTAC and AIR facility admissions

BT202047: IHCP COVID-19 Response: IHCP revises managed care health plan PA policies for SNF admissions

BT202048: IHCP COVID-19 Response: IHCP provides coding guidance for COVID-19

BT202049: IHCP COVID-19 Response: Telemedicine FAQs as of April 21

BT202050: Copays no longer required for tobacco cessation drugs

BT202051: Virtual 2020 IHCP Roadshow presentations now available, Q&A webinars the week of April 27, 2020