Indiana Medicaid & Disability: Resource Library 

Available Supports

• Local Resources

• Funding Opportunities

• Gas Mileage Reimbursement (Medicaid Program)

• IHCP Social Services Recommendations

Applying for & Managing Medicaid Benefits

• Waiver Application Process 

• Waiting List Information

• Level of Care Assessments

• Open Enrollment Periods

• Appealing a Medicaid Decision

• Out of State Medicaid Approval Process

• IHCP Form Library

• IRS & Medicaid Rules for Caregiver Income

Disability Benefits:

• Disability Handbook - Disabled Children: Guidance for parents, caregivers, and representatives of children under 18 who may qualify for SSI, and adults disabled since childhood who may qualify for SSDI. 

• Disability Handbook - SSDI: Overview of Social Security Disability Insurance and the disability determination process. 

• Disability Handbook - SSI: Explains Supplemental Security Income, eligibility, and how to apply. 

• Disability Handbook - Wounded Warrior: Expedited Social Security disability claims for military service members, with benefits separate from the VA. Requires a separate application. 

• Survivors Benefits: This is the main Social Security benefit for family members of a deceased worker. It automatically focuses on spouses and children, because most survivors are in those categories.

• Parents’ Survivors Benefits :This is a subset of survivors benefits, specifically for dependent parents of the deceased worker. Not all parents qualify — they must have relied on the worker for financial support.

Find a Provider or Facility

• IHCP (Traditional Medicaid & Waiver Providers)

• Anthem

• CareSource

• Humana

• MD Wise

• MHS

• United HealthCare

• Long Term Care Facility Directory

• Residential Care Facility Directory

Medicaid Programs
& Plan Information

Use these tools to search for doctors, specialists, and other service providers who accept Indiana Medicaid and are in your health plan's network.

Medicaid Program Overviews & Comparisons

• • Indiana Medicaid Programs

  • Indiana Medicaid home- and community-based services

  • PathWays Health Plan Comparison

  • Indiana Health Plan Comparisons

  • Indiana Managed Care Plan Comparisons

📚 Official Manuals & State Resources

Disability Services & Bureau Information 

These links help families stay updated and understand who oversees services for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. 

• • DDRS Announcements

  • About Bureau of Disabilities Services

  • DDARS Initiatives

  • FSSA Event Calendar

Indiana Medicaid Waiver Manuals

These official manuals explain the eligibility criteria, covered services, and program guidelines for each Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waiver. Each waiver has its own eligibility criteria, covered services, and program guidelines.

🔍 Waiver Programs Covered:

• Pathways for Aging Waiver (PathWays) – for individuals aged 60 and older who are aged, blind, or disabled and need a nursing facility level of care. PathWays July 2025 Version

• Health & Wellness Waiver (H&W Waiver) – for individuals aged 59 and younger who are aged, blind, or disabled and need a nursing facility level of care H&W July 2025 Version

• Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Waiver – for individuals with a documented traumatic brain injury. TBI July 2025 Version

• Community Integration & Habilitation (CIH) Waiver – for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities requiring high levels of support. CIH July 2025 Version

• Family Supports Waiver (FSW) – for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities who need ongoing services but not 24/7 care. FSW July 2025 Version

IHCP Medical Policy Manual Overview

The IHCP Medical Policy Manual includes a detailed section on Home Health Services for individuals covered by Indiana Medicaid. While written for providers, this manual is helpful for families to understand the rules for home health services, including eligibility, what's covered, and how service hours are approved.

Who Uses It: 

• • Home health providers – to follow the official rules for delivering and billing Medicaid-covered services.

  • State staff (FSSA/OMPP) – to ensure providers comply with Indiana Medicaid policy when authorizing and reviewing services.

  • Families and caregivers – to better understand eligibility requirements, what services are covered, and how service hours are determined and approved.

  • Advocates and case managers – to guide families in navigating home health benefits and resolving issues with access or approvals.

📄 IHCP Medical Policy Manual – Home Health Services Section (starts on page 197) 

CMS State Medicaid Manual Overview

The CMS State Medicaid Manual is a federal operations guide that tells states exactly how to run their Medicaid programs under the law — covering eligibility, benefits, payments, integrity, and compliance. 

Who Uses It

• • State Medicaid staff → to administer eligibility, services, provider payments, and compliance.

  • Providers/consultants → to interpret rules and billing requirements.

  • Advocates/attorneys → to understand program obligations and enforce beneficiary rights.

📄 CMS State Medicaid Manual 

Know Your Rights

Stay Informed. Stay Protected.

• Learn & Protect Your Rights

• Reporting Issues or Filing Complaints

• Glossary of Terms