MedicaidReimbursementMedium impact
BT202148: IHCP to end 3 percent rate reduction in reimbursement for nursing facilities
Indiana Medicaid (IHCP)·IN·Claims & Billing
Effective date
Jul 1, 2021
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Summary
The Indiana Health Coverage Programs (IHCP) is eliminating a 3% rate reduction for nursing facility reimbursements that has been in effect since 2014. This means nursing facilities will receive full reimbursement rates starting July 1, 2021.
Action Required
Effective July 1, 2021: Billing team should verify that nursing facility claims are being reimbursed at full rates without the 3% reduction. Monitor payments to ensure the rate increase is properly applied by IHCP.