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INDIANA
C+Last verified 2026-07-03
Deadlines reflect this state’s rules as researched; they can change — always confirm the current deadline with your state agency or Protection & Advocacy office before relying on it.
HOW TO GET SERVICES & APPEAL IN INDIANA
How services are run
State agency
Your service plan
Individualized Service Plan (ISP)
Self-direction
Self-Directed Services
If you get denied
Deadline to appeal
33 days from your Notice of Adverse Benefit Determination (MCO); notice of agency action (FFS/waiver)
Keep services during appeal
File within 1 days
- FFS/waiver: request state fair hearing with OALP within 33 days of notice/effective date (whichever is later)
- Managed care (HIP/Hoosier Healthwise/Hoosier Care Connect): exhaust MCO internal appeal (60 days) then state fair hearing within 120 days
KEY AGENCIES & RESOURCES
Medicaid Waiver Intake
Indiana FSSA Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services (BDS)
University Center (UCEDD)
Indiana Institute on Disability and Community (IU Bloomington UCEDD)
NOTABLE WAIVERS
Family Supports Waiver (FSW)
SourceChildren and adults with IDD; capped annual budget (~$19-20k).
Waitlist: Multi-year waitlist by application date — apply the day of diagnosis.
Community Integration and Habilitation (CIH) Waiver
SourcePeople with IDD meeting priority criteria (aging caregiver, crisis, transition).
Waitlist: No date-based line — entry through defined priority criteria only.
Health & Wellness Waiver
SourceSeniors and adults with physical disabilities (formerly Aged & Disabled).
Waitlist: Apply through local AAA/ADRC.
