Indiana begins rollout of Medicaid work requirements, affecting coverage for low-income adults

Indiana has initiated its Medicaid work requirement program, a policy approved under a Trump administration waiver. Certain able-bodied adults must now meet monthly work or community engagement hours to maintain their Medicaid coverage. The state's implementation follows the administration's final rule on Medicaid work requirements issued in late June. For practices in Indiana, this policy shift introduces new patient eligibility churn and coverage verification challenges. Monitor patient reports of coverage loss and be prepared to assist with documentation requests related to exemptions.