February 1, 2018

Indiana’s Section 1115 Medicaid Waiver & Its Impact on Health Equity

Executive Summary

Earlier today, HHS approved a section 1115 waiver requested by Indiana. The approved project is effectively a cut that will worsen or eliminate access to Medicaid for low-income individuals. This proposal will have a significant detrimental impact on people of color, women, and people with disabilities. This fact sheet describes that impact.

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Indiana’s Section 1115 Medicaid Waiver & Its Impact on Health Equity

Executive Summary

Related Content

The Faces of Medicaid Expansion: Filling Gaps in Coverage

What Makes Medicaid, Medicaid? — Affordability

What Makes Medicaid, Medicaid? — Consumer Protections and Due Process