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What Indiana Providers, Advocates, and Families Need to Know A recent legal opinion issued by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has sparked significant concern among disability advocates, home care providers, and aging services organizations across the country. The opinion challenges a long-standing interpretation of federal disability law that has guided public policy for more than two decades and helped millions of Americans receive services in their homes and communitie

Employers in Indiana have many compliance responsibilities, and one requirement that is frequently overlooked is new hire reporting. While the process is relatively simple, failing to comply can result in penalties and unnecessary administrative headaches. For home care agencies and other employers that hire frequently, understanding Indiana's New Hire Reporting Program is essential. What Is New Hire Reporting? Both federal and Indiana law require employers to report newly hi

On June 18, 2026, the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (Indiana FSSA) issued IHCP Bulletin BT2026103, formally establishing six reasons that a member may be terminated from the Indiana PathWays for Aging waiver program. While many of these circumstances have existed in practice, the bulletin creates greater consistency in member notices and provides clearer guidance regarding waiver disenrollment. For home care agencies, care managers, and waiver service prov