Introduction to the Healthy Indiana Plan

Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP)

Overview

Governor Mitch Daniels and the Indiana General Assembly are pleased to announce a new program, the Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP). HIP is a program sponsored by the State of Indiana, that will provide more affordable health care choices to thousands of otherwise uninsured individuals throughout Indiana. HIP will provide health insurance for uninsured adult Hoosiers between the ages of 19 and 64 whose income is up to 200 percent of the federal poverty level (FPL), and who are not otherwise eligible for Medicaid. Unlike many other government-sponsored programs, parents and childless adults can participate. Eligible participants must be uninsured for at least six months and cannot have access to employer-sponsored health insurance. Participants will be required to make minimal contributions toward coverage.

Objective

HIP will encourage uninsured Hoosiers to take responsibility for their health with a focus on prevention. The uninsured often do not obtain preventive health care and as a result, are most likely to be seen in a hospital emergency room or urgent care center.