Indiana’s Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) is fully implemented and active, led by the Indiana Department of Health and Family and Social Services Administration with collaborative stakeholder engagement. Major focus areas remain care coordination, workforce development, telehealth expansion, technology enhancements, clinical training, and pediatric and obstetric readiness. The program’s current structure centers on 12 interconnected initiatives addressing digital connectivity, enhanced care models, maternal and pediatric care readiness, behavioral health, cardiometabolic care, and eliminating barriers to care. Funding supports implementation efforts to strengthen rural health infrastructure and statewide access. Current structured plan tracks 40 key initiatives and 22 strategic goals.
County-level estimates averaged across Indiana — % of adults 18+ unless noted. Delta vs US county average shown in red/green.
8.9%
-2.5pp
Uninsured (18–64)
12.4%
≈ US avg
Diabetes
39.7%
+2.2pp
Obesity
17.4%
+1.3pp
Current smoking
37%
+0.9pp
High blood pressure
25.9%
-1.8pp
Physical inactivity
6.8%
-0.1pp
Heart disease
3.4%
-0.3pp
Stroke
pp = percentage points vs US county average
County Drilldown (92)
County
Pop
Poverty
Uninsured
Marion County
975,809
15.3%
11.5%
Lake County
500,379
14.3%
11.1%
Allen County
392,378
12.5%
9.6%
Hamilton County
365,056
4.4%
2.9%
St. Joseph County
273,040
14.2%
9.1%
Elkhart County
207,132
12.4%
9.0%
Tippecanoe County
189,071
19.2%
9.6%
Hendricks County
183,344
5.3%
4.0%
Vanderburgh County
180,117
14.3%
8.9%
Porter County
174,818
9.6%
7.7%
Johnson County
166,315
7.4%
5.5%
Monroe County
140,965
19.7%
7.8%
Demographics
Total population
6.9MCensus ACS5 2024
Rural population
1.5MUSDA ERS RUCC 2023
Rural population %
21.9%USDA ERS RUCC 2023
Poverty rate
12.3%Census ACS5 2024
Median household income
$71,957Census ACS5 2024
Uninsured rate
8.5%Census ACS5 2024
CAH count
33HRSA GIS (live)
Rural hospital facilities
0AI extracted
Primary care HPSA
64HRSA Data Warehouse (GIS)
Dental HPSA
52HRSA Data Warehouse (GIS)
Mental health HPSA
21HRSA Data Warehouse (GIS)
MUA count
60HRSA Data Warehouse (GIS)
MUP count
28HRSA Data Warehouse (GIS)
FQHC facilities
417HRSA Data Warehouse (GIS)
RHC facilities
151HRSA Data Warehouse (GIS)
AI source: IN - 2026 - Solicitation Award Recommendations
AI auto-updated Oct 18, 2026
API refreshed May 7, 2026
RHTP Strategic Goals
1Improve rural health outcomes through evidence-based, outcomes-driven interventions.
2Expand regional rural health collaboration and coalition capacity for all eligible counties.
3Ensure sustainable access to quality care by investing in care coordination, technology modernization, and operational resilience for rural providers.
4Strengthen, recruit, and retain a skilled rural health workforce and improve clinical readiness, including expanded GME, clinical mentorship, and Rural Healthcare Academies.
5Strengthen the rural behavioral health workforce and support professional development through targeted recruitment, retention, capacity-building, and clinical supervision programs.
6Grow rural health paraprofessional and oral health workforce through career pipelines, employer support, and clinical/community integration.
7Promote innovative service delivery and payment models incentivizing value-based care and cost reduction.
8Advance system-wide interoperability, telehealth adoption, emergency preparedness, and real-time data sharing.
9Drive stability and well-being for rural residents using regionally tailored solutions and cross-sector partnerships.
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Key signals are summarized here. Open the source for the supporting detail.
IN - 2026 - Notice of Funding Opportunity Application due November 5, 2025 RHTP Opportunity number: CMS-RHT-26-001
Merged from duplicate US federal award
Rural population21.9%
1,487,563 rural residents
Current Progress
Implementing
Indiana continues active implementation of the Rural Health Transformation Program, with state-level RFPs awarded for the MOCC and program evaluator. Recent program launches include the Rural Provider Recruitment, Retention, and Capacity Project and the Clinical Social Worker Supervision Program, both with new application cycles open in May–June 2026. Eleven statewide initiatives and multiple regional grant programs are advancing, with local implementation strategies underway and foundational workforce activities completed. Core provider and telehealth procurements remain active, supporting progress toward expanded rural care and workforce capacity. State opportunities: 1 active (1 open, 13 past/closed), $121.5M listed funding. Key opportunities: Indiana RHTP: Growing Access to Hospital Post-Discharge Medications (Meds-to-Beds); Growing Rural Opportunities for Well-being (GROW) Regional Grants Program; Indiana RHTP07 Teleconsult and Telehealth Landscape Assessment. Strategy alignment: supports care access, workforce, telehealth priorities.
RHTP Strategy
Indiana’s RHTP (GROW) maintains its multi-year rural health transformation through regional grantmaking, robust care coordination, technology upgrades, and workforce expansion. Competitive procurements, outcome evaluation, and adaptive refinement drive program accountability and effectiveness. The strategy’s foundation—formal rural health networks and regional coalitions—remains supported by ongoing RFP processes for MOCC, telehealth, evaluation, workforce, and feasibility initiatives, as reflected in current award recommendations and solicitations. Provider discretion in technology and AI adoption is enabled, provided compliance with state requirements.
Model
Blended statewide modernization and capacity-building combined with coalition-driven regional grantmaking and formal network partnership development for locally responsive rural health solutions.
Key Initiatives (42)
1Establish the Medical Operations Coordination Center (MOCC) for statewide patient transfer coordination, EMS resource management, and hospital preparedness.
2Implement real-time Healthcare Emergency and Hospital Capacity System (MOCC) leveraging vendor-supported technology.
3Conduct alternate payment model and Accountable Care Organization feasibility studies to incentivize value-based rural care and support hospital sustainability.
Timeline: Five-year program launching September 2026, with annual competitive grant cycles, regular outcome evaluations, structured RFP awards, and adaptive refinement at state and regional levels.
10Foster enduring system transformation and accountability through transparent, collaborative, and regionally empowered governance.
11Evaluate and monitor RHTP activities and impact to ensure continuous improvement and informed decision making.
12Expand and assess telehealth and teleconsultation capabilities—including unified telehealth platform and pilot grants—to strengthen rural hospital performance and sustainability.
13Ensure compliance with federal and state Medicaid quality oversight requirements through independent external quality review.
14Enhance quality, accessibility, and accountability of Medicaid managed care programs serving rural populations.
15Improve access to hospital post-discharge medications for rural patients by implementing Meds-to-Beds and retail/community pharmacy collaborations.
16Enhance financial stability and reporting accuracy for rural hospitals through centralized billing and cost reporting services.
17Improve cardiometabolic health and prevention through statewide collaborative care model, regional Centers of Excellence, and workforce training in Lifestyle Medicine.
18Increase preventive care and patient outcomes by integrating Food is Medicine programs, telehealth nutrition, and chronic disease management.
19Expand clinical healthcare services in rural counties including behavioral, dental, maternal-infant, and trauma care.
20Address social determinants of health such as food security, transportation, and digital literacy impacting rural outcomes.
21Build sustainable, connected provider networks and formal rural health networks for rural health through regionally empowered coalitions implementing evidence-based strategies.
22Improve health information technology infrastructure for rural and LTC providers through advanced EHR systems, interoperability, and compliance.
Health Priority
Transportation access to affordable and healthy foods
Transportation is a key barrier to accessing affordable and healthy foods, especially in rural areas.
Oct 18, 2026
Health Priority
Health education and literacy
Improving health education and literacy is critical for positive outcomes in rural communities.
Oct 18, 2026
Health Priority
Access to providers
Rural residents face challenges accessing local providers, impacting who lives and works in these communities.
Oct 18, 2026
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SupportingPDF2026-2031Award: $120.0M
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SupportingPDF2025-2026Award: $206.9M
IN - 2025 - Indiana RHTP (RHTP-GROW-Statewide-Presentation-3.2.26)
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SupportingPDF2026-2031Award: $600.0M
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SupportingPDF2026Award: $48.9M
Indiana 988 Contact Center Services RHTP 2026 Award Announcement
988 Contact Center Services — Final Award Amended (Aug 12 2026)
Award recommendation for the administration of the Medical Operations Coordination Center for Indiana Department of Health, focused on patient flow, system coordination, and provider network support.
$26.4M
Other
2026
Mental Health Association in Indiana Inc. D/B/A Mental Health America of Indiana
Contract for administration of 988 Contact Center Services for Indiana's Division of Mental Health and Addiction, including crisis response and support functions.
$16.8M
Other
2026
A Better Way Services, Inc.
Contract for administration of 988 Contact Center Services for Indiana's Division of Mental Health and Addiction, including crisis response and support functions.
$16.6M
Other
2026
Crisis Center, Inc.
Contract for administration of 988 Contact Center Services for Indiana's Division of Mental Health and Addiction, including crisis response and support functions.
$15.5M
Other
2026
East Central Indiana Region (Region 4)
Funds expanding community-based healthcare access in rural East-Central Indiana through strengthening community health worker networks, mobile integrated health, rural mobile clinics, and coordinated transportation.
$15.2M
Population Health
2026
Southeast Indiana Region (Region 6)
Funding to improve healthcare access, quality, and outcomes in rural Southeast Indiana counties through expanding primary, preventive, dental, behavioral health, maternal-infant, and trauma care, and addressing community needs like food security, transportation, and digital literacy.
$13.0M
Population Health
2026
Communicare Technology
Award recommendation for the administration of the Medical Operations Coordination Center technical operations for Indiana Department of Health.
$11.6M
Other
2026
Indiana University
Selected to administer the Prevention Support Services program for a 27-month term with an estimated contract value of $2,221,150, including subcontracting portions to certified minority, women, and veteran-owned businesses.
$2.2M
Other
2026
Indiana University
Indiana University is recommended for contract negotiations to administer the Statewide Financial Planning program for VR (Vocational Rehabilitation) recipients over a five-year period.
$3.1M
Flex Fund
2026
Blue & Co., LLC
Contractor will administer the Centralized Billing Office and Cost Report program for Indiana's rural hospitals, improving financial operations and centralizing billing and cost reporting processes.
$4.0M
Flex Fund
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Announcement Documents (8)
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AnnouncementOct 6, 2026HTML2023
Indiana's RHTP awarded regional grants to eight coalitions to address maternal health, chronic disease, and access barriers in rural communities. Major statewide initiatives are underway, including Meds-to-Beds, telehealth pilots, and workforce pipeline programs. Over 230 organizations are engaged, representing 92% of distributed funding.
Event schedule:
- Grow Rural Opportunities for Well-being (GROW) Regional Grants awarded - 09/01/2023 - ET - Indiana (eight regions)
Grow Rural Opportunities for Well-being (GROW) Regional Grants awarded - 09/01/2023 - ET - Indiana (eight regions)
Core Initiatives
Strengthen rural maternal and infant health
Expand access to quality healthcare in rural areas
Enhance rural healthcare workforce
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Strengthen rural maternal and infant health
Expand access to quality healthcare in rural areas
Enhance rural healthcare workforce
Improve care coordination and health information exchange
Modernize emergency care and crisis response
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AnnouncementJul 29, 2026TXT2026
Eight regions in Indiana are seeking $120 million in grant funding to expand and improve rural healthcare. The announcement reflects increased activity and focus on rural health transformation in Indiana.
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AnnouncementJul 28, 2026TXT
The announcement highlights Indiana's involvement in transforming rural health through regional collaboration, supported by grant funding. Specific details about awards, recipients, or budgets are not provided in this summary.
Award Announcement Documents (12)
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Award AnnouncementOct 10, 2026PDF2026FederalOpportunity ↗
Indiana awarded a 4-year, $1M contract to Public Policy Associates LLC to serve as Program Evaluator for RHTP. The team demonstrated strong management assessment and cost performance. Subcontracts are committed to MBE, WBE, and IVOSB partners per state requirements.
Event schedule:
- Award Recommendation Date - 10/09/2026
Award: $1.0MQUALITY_IMPROVEMENT
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Award Recommendation Date - 10/09/2026
Core Initiatives
Rigorous evaluation of RHTP effectiveness
Annual and comprehensive reporting of program outcomes
Ensuring quality management and program oversight
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Award AnnouncementSep 4, 2026TXTFederal
Indiana received a $120 million federal grant through the Rural Health Transformation Program to improve rural healthcare access. This significant funding aims to enhance healthcare delivery and infrastructure in rural areas of the state.
Application Documents (27)
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ApplicationNEWOct 15, 2026XLSX2027
This document is a question and inquiry form related to Montana's RHTP RFP 26-87798 Establishment Project for years 2027-2028. It clarifies staffing guidelines and technology integration expectations for applicants.
WORKFORCE · HEALTH_INFORMATION_TECHNOLOGY · OTHER
Core Initiatives
Increase rural healthcare workforce capacity
Implement technology and AI integration to improve services
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ApplicationNEWOct 15, 2026PDF2026
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ApplicationNEWOct 15, 2026XLSX2025
Guidance Documents (10)
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GuidanceNEWOct 15, 2026PPTXPast2026
Indiana is issuing an RFP for an Enrollment Broker to manage Medicaid managed care enrollment, including the new PathWays for Aging managed LTSS program. Respondents must register via Indiana's Supplier Portal and submit required forms and proposals by specified deadlines. There is a 3% Veteran Owned Small Business goal for proposals, with structured scoring methodology for compliance. Key contacts: IVOSB Program Contact Indianaveteranspreference@idoa.in.gov
Event schedule:
- Pre-Proposal Meeting - 09/30/2026
POPULATION_HEALTH · OTHER
Event Schedule
Pre-Proposal Meeting - 09/30/2026
Contacts
IVOSB Program Contact - <Indianaveteranspreference@idoa.in.gov> - Veteran Owned Small Business Preference - IN
Core Initiatives
Enhance efficiency and access for Medicaid managed care enrollment
Facilitate beneficiary choice counseling under federal Medicaid standards
Support Medicaid Pathways for Aging managed LTSS implementation
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GuidanceSep 29, 2026PDFUpcoming2026
Summary Documents (3)
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SummaryJun 11, 2026HTML
Indiana is working to modernize its health information exchange with an emphasis on connecting rural healthcare providers, closing data gaps, and using advanced technology for improved patient care. Outreach and readiness assessments are underway for skilled nursing facilities, and a mobile integrated health program has already been implemented in collaboration with EMS. Improved interoperability is expected to enhance care coordination, patient safety, and efficiency.
Modernize Indiana's health information exchange to connect rural healthcare facilities.
Close data gaps and strengthen care coordination through EMR integration.
Enhance technology and incorporate AI-driven dashboards for improved patient outcomes.
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SummaryApr 27, 2026HTML2026
Indiana received just shy of $207 million in the first year of the RHTP to support a network of 12 interconnected initiatives focusing on care coordination, telehealth expansion, workforce growth, and improving maternal and newborn care. The program emphasizes collaboration across rural communities and providers to address longstanding gaps and improve rural health outcomes over the next five years.
Event schedule:
- The “all-in” nature and optimism for what lies ahead was captured in the funding announcement email from Dr. Weaver . - Dec. 31 - “I am incredibly excited to make these projects a reality and improve health outcomes f...
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SummaryApr 15, 2026HTMLPast
Report Documents (1)
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ReportSep 29, 2026DOCX2026-2027
This actuarial certification report details Indiana's PathWays for Aging managed care rates for SFY 2027, covering Medicaid-eligible individuals aged 60 and above statewide. The certified capitation rates represent a 9.2% year-over-year increase over SFY 2026, based on new enrollment and encounter data. The total program budget for SFY 2027 is estimated at $4.96 billion, with $3.23 billion federal and $1.73 billion state components.
Event schedule:
- Certification Report Release - 06/29/2026
- CCBHC Medicaid Demonstration Program Start - 2025-01-01 - Indiana
- Mental Health Prior Authorization Implementation - 2026-01-01 - Indiana
- Enrollment Snapshot for LTSS Blend Assumptions - 2026-01-01 - Indiana
- Implementation of SUPDL compliance penalties - 2025-05-01 - Statewide
- COVID-19 vaccine carve-in to capitation rates - 2025-01-01 - Statewide
- Start of SFY 2027 rating period - 2026-07-01 - Statewide
- Withhold period 1 for SFY 2027 PathWays program - 2026-07-01 - Statewide
Budget: $5.0BQUALITY_IMPROVEMENT · FINANCE · POPULATION_HEALTH · OTHER · EMS_DEVELOPMENT
Event Schedule
Certification Report Release - 06/29/2026
CCBHC Medicaid Demonstration Program Start - 2025-01-01 - Indiana
Mental Health Prior Authorization Implementation - 2026-01-01 - Indiana
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Certification Report Release - 06/29/2026
CCBHC Medicaid Demonstration Program Start - 2025-01-01 - Indiana
Mental Health Prior Authorization Implementation - 2026-01-01 - Indiana
Enrollment Snapshot for LTSS Blend Assumptions - 2026-01-01 - Indiana
Implementation of SUPDL compliance penalties - 2025-05-01 - Statewide
COVID-19 vaccine carve-in to capitation rates - 2025-01-01 - Statewide
Start of SFY 2027 rating period - 2026-07-01 - Statewide
Withhold period 1 for SFY 2027 PathWays program - 2026-07-01 - Statewide
Withhold period 1 end date - 2026-12-31 - Statewide
Withhold period 2 for SFY 2027 PathWays program - 2027-01-01 - Statewide
Withhold period 2 end date - 2027-06-30 - Statewide
Transition period start for PathWays program - 2024-07-01 - Statewide
Supplemental payments made over 12 months prior to transition (SFY 2023) - 2023-07-01 - Statewide
Core Initiatives
Deliver actuarially sound Medicaid managed care rates for aging populations
Maintain minimum medical loss ratio of at least 85%
Ensure rate certification meets CMS standards and federal regulations
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Deliver actuarially sound Medicaid managed care rates for aging populations
Maintain minimum medical loss ratio of at least 85%
Ensure rate certification meets CMS standards and federal regulations
Support access to comprehensive Medicaid benefits for Indiana residents aged 60+
Incentivize quality contractor reporting and performance in priority areas
Maintain actuarially sound capitation rates
Ensure compliance with Medicaid managed care regulations
Incorporate state directed payments and supplemental payments effectively
Limit impact of random fluctuations in benefit cost
Maintain minimum Medical Loss Ratio requirements
Data Documents (1)
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DataMay 19, 2026HTML
The program is led by the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration and the Indiana Department of Health and focuses on five strategic goals including supporting rural health innovations, sustaining access, workforce improvement, new care models, and leveraging technology. Indiana prioritizes local solutions by partnering with rural communities to address specific health needs using data-driven approaches.
Core Initiatives
Support rural health innovations and new access points for disease prevention and management
Help rural clinicians become long-term sustainable access points
Attract and retain skilled rural healthcare workforce
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Support rural health innovations and new access points for disease prevention and management
Help rural clinicians become long-term sustainable access points
Attract and retain skilled rural healthcare workforce
Develop new service models and payment mechanisms to improve outcomes and reduce costs
Foster use of technology to improve care delivery and data sharing
Reference Documents (38)
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ReferenceNEWOct 15, 2026PDF2027
This document is an addendum to the Indiana RFP number 26-87798 titled 'Establishment Project 2027'. It announces summary changes including a full replacement of Attachment E – Business Proposal. Key contacts: Kristine Kruger Krkruger@idoa.in.gov
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Core Initiatives
Expand rural healthcare services
Improve quality of care in rural regions
The Indiana Department of Administration recommends the University of Indianapolis for award to administer the I-SEAL 2027 Indiana Special Education Alternative License program. The contract is valued at $11.8 million over three years, with an option to extend, and supports grant disbursement to multiple educator preparation providers statewide. The evaluation included technical, financial, and quality assessments of all respondents.
Award: $11.8MOTHER
Award: $120.0M
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Indiana is soliciting proposals for modernization of the Medicaid Administrative Claiming process as part of the No Wrong Door initiative. The RFP aims to streamline operations, enhance IT and security standards, and support accessibility for aging and disabled populations. The solicitation encourages participation from Indiana Veteran Owned Small Businesses and outlines a strict procurement and evaluation process with milestone dates. Key contacts: Alexis Humbert Alehumbert@idoa.in.gov
Event schedule:
- Issue of solicitation - 09/16/2026 - ET - Indiana Government Center South
- Pre-Proposal Conference - 09/30/2026 - 9:30 AM ET - Conference Center (402 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46204)
- Deadline to Submit Written Questions - 10/07/2026 - 3:00 PM ET
- Response to Written Questions/Amendments - 10/14/2026 - ET
- Proposal Submission Due Date - 11/04/2026 - 3:00 PM ET
- Award Recommendation - 12/01/2026 - ET
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Event Schedule
Issue of solicitation - 09/16/2026 - ET - Indiana Government Center South
Pre-Proposal Conference - 09/30/2026 - 9:30 AM ET - Conference Center (402 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46204)
Deadline to Submit Written Questions - 10/07/2026 - 3:00 PM ET
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Issue of solicitation - 09/16/2026 - ET - Indiana Government Center South
Pre-Proposal Conference - 09/30/2026 - 9:30 AM ET - Conference Center (402 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46204)
Deadline to Submit Written Questions - 10/07/2026 - 3:00 PM ET
Response to Written Questions/Amendments - 10/14/2026 - ET
Proposal Submission Due Date - 11/04/2026 - 3:00 PM ET
Modernize Medicaid Administrative Claiming (MAC) process
Improve accessibility through No Wrong Door initiative
Enhance IT security standards and compliance
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Modernize Medicaid Administrative Claiming (MAC) process
Improve accessibility through No Wrong Door initiative
Enhance IT security standards and compliance
Promote veteran-owned small business participation
This document provides detailed responses to potential applicants’ questions for Indiana’s CRMNF replacement facility Medicaid transformation procurement. Key clarifications relate to clinical expectations, facility requirements, standards for transitions and discharge, milestone-based payments, and stakeholder engagement. The initiative targets adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and acute psychiatric/behavioral needs, supporting short-term stabilization and community transition.
Event schedule:
- Proposal Due Date - 10/30/2025 - 3:00 PM ET - Supplier Portal
- Anticipated State Response to Questions - 10/14/2025
QUALITY_IMPROVEMENT · POPULATION_HEALTH · OTHER
Event Schedule
Proposal Due Date - 10/30/2025 - 3:00 PM ET - Supplier Portal
Anticipated State Response to Questions - 10/14/2025
Core Initiatives
Provide intensive, round‑the‑clock clinical supervision to adults experiencing acute psychiatric, behavioral, or medical crises.
Leverage interdisciplinary teams to apply active treatment strategies for immediate stabilization.
Equip residents with support and skills needed to transition to less restrictive community settings.
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Provide intensive, round‑the‑clock clinical supervision to adults experiencing acute psychiatric, behavioral, or medical crises.
Leverage interdisciplinary teams to apply active treatment strategies for immediate stabilization.
Equip residents with support and skills needed to transition to less restrictive community settings.
Implement individualized treatment plans tailored to residents’ needs.
This RFP from the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration seeks proposals for enrollment broker services to support Medicaid managed care programs, including Healthy Indiana Plan, Hoosier Healthwise, Hoosier Care Connect, and Indiana PathWays for Aging. The contract will require robust call center operations, member materials, comprehensive reporting, database management, and compliance with federal and state regulations. Offerors are encouraged to propose innovative solutions, emphasize value-added services, and demonstrate experience with Medicaid and enrollment broker functions.
Improve enrollment processes for Indiana Medicaid managed care programs
Enhance member education, choice counseling, and plan selection support
Maintain high standards for quality improvement, reporting, and compliance
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Improve enrollment processes for Indiana Medicaid managed care programs
Enhance member education, choice counseling, and plan selection support
Maintain high standards for quality improvement, reporting, and compliance
Promote health equity and cultural competency in member services
Indiana is aligning its four managed care Medicaid programs under a single contract structure, with a focus on access, care coordination, compliance, and fiscal integrity. Key updates include program refinements, integration of care for special populations, and quality incentives such as Pay for Outcomes Withhold Program. Separate state directed payments for hospital and physician services, as well as high-cost drug carve-outs, are outlined, and the state intends to implement comprehensive care coordination and performance measurement. Key contacts: rfp@idoa.in.gov; idoareferences@idoa.in.gov; Indianaveteranspreference@idoa.in.gov
Event schedule:
- Issue of solicitation - 08/27/2026 - ET
- Pre-Proposal Conference - 09/10/2026 - 1:30 PM ET - Indiana Government Center South Conference Center, Conference Room C
- Deadline to Submit Written Questions (Round 1) - 09/11/2026 - 3:00 PM ET
- Response to Written Questions/Amendments (Round 1) - 10/02/2026 - ET
- Deadline to Submit Written Questions (Round 2) - 10/09/2026 - 3:00 PM ET
- Response to Written Questions/Amendments (Round 2) - 10/23/2026 - ET
- Submission Due Date/Time - 11/06/2026 - 3:00 PM ET
QUALITY_IMPROVEMENT · FINANCE · POPULATION_HEALTH · OTHER
Event Schedule
Issue of solicitation - 08/27/2026 - ET
Pre-Proposal Conference - 09/10/2026 - 1:30 PM ET - Indiana Government Center South Conference Center, Conference Room C
Deadline to Submit Written Questions (Round 1) - 09/11/2026 - 3:00 PM ET
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Issue of solicitation - 08/27/2026 - ET
Pre-Proposal Conference - 09/10/2026 - 1:30 PM ET - Indiana Government Center South Conference Center, Conference Room C
Deadline to Submit Written Questions (Round 1) - 09/11/2026 - 3:00 PM ET
Response to Written Questions/Amendments (Round 1) - 10/02/2026 - ET
Deadline to Submit Written Questions (Round 2) - 10/09/2026 - 3:00 PM ET
Response to Written Questions/Amendments (Round 2) - 10/23/2026 - ET
Submission Due Date/Time - 11/06/2026 - 3:00 PM ET
<Indianaveteranspreference@idoa.in.gov> - Indiana Veteran Owned Small Business Preference - Statewide
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Make Indiana Healthy Again
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Ensure fiscal integrity and responsibility of Medicaid programs
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The “all-in” nature and optimism for what lies ahead was captured in the funding announcement email from Dr. Weaver . - Dec. 31 - “I am incredibly excited to make these projects a reality and improve health outcomes f...
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Enhance technological infrastructure and digital connectivity
Eliminate barriers to care and provide appropriate levels of care
Enhance maternal and newborn care services
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Enhance technological infrastructure and digital connectivity
Eliminate barriers to care and provide appropriate levels of care
Provide regional grants to support rural health initiatives
Indiana’s RHTP dedicates 40% of funding to 11 statewide strategic initiatives and 60% to GROW Regional Grants across eight regions, targeting rural healthcare improvements through care coordination, technology enhancement, workforce development, and telehealth expansion. Key initiatives include a 24/7 Medical Operations Coordination Center, expanded teleconsult capabilities, and workforce development through Rural Healthcare Academies.
Event schedule:
- Statewide Kick-Off Meeting - January 8, 2026
- Indiana's Rural Health Transformation Grant Update #1 Webinar - April 2, 2026
- Indiana's Rural Health Transformation Grant Update #2 Webinar - June 12, 2026
Event Schedule
Statewide Kick-Off Meeting - January 8, 2026
Indiana's Rural Health Transformation Grant Update #1 Webinar - April 2, 2026
Indiana's Rural Health Transformation Grant Update #2 Webinar - June 12, 2026
Core Initiatives
Enhance care coordination with a Medical Operations Coordination Center
Improve community connections via Indiana 211 and coordinated care networks
Modernize health information exchange and technology infrastructure
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Enhance care coordination with a Medical Operations Coordination Center
Improve community connections via Indiana 211 and coordinated care networks
Modernize health information exchange and technology infrastructure
Strengthen emergency readiness for pediatric and obstetric care
Establish Cardiometabolic Centers of Excellence
Improve access to post-discharge medications
Expand specialty provider access through teleconsultation
Increase telehealth access and infrastructure
Grow rural health paraprofessional workforce
Advance clinical training and readiness
Grow rural behavioral health workforce
Support local solutions with GROW Regional Grants
This Statement of Work describes requirements for managed care organizations to operate Indiana’s PathWays for Aging program, serving Medicaid members aged 60 and above statewide. It outlines objectives for quality improvement, care coordination, member empowerment, and network adequacy, with an emphasis on supporting aging in place and effective transitions to and from long-term care. The contract requires organizational, administrative, staff, IT, and quality programs to align with state Medicaid goals.
Partner with plans dedicated to the State of Indiana
Ensure fiscal integrity and responsibility of Medicaid programs
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Make Indiana Healthy Again
Partner with plans dedicated to the State of Indiana
Ensure fiscal integrity and responsibility of Medicaid programs
Ensure more Hoosiers can choose to age at home and simplify access to HCBS
Divert individuals from long-term nursing facility stays through person-centered care
Ensures MCO makes timely medical decisions
Leads all major clinical, population health management, and quality improvement components of the MCO
Develops, implements, and interprets medical policies and procedures
Ensures access to behavioral health services
Promotes preventive behavioral health strategies
Oversee the MCO's strategic design, implementation, and evaluation of population health initiatives
Oversees the day-to-day activities of the UM program
Develop and manage the MCO's portfolio of improvement projects
Responsible for oversight of all day-to-day operations of the healthcare plan operations
Oversees the MCO's responsibilities related to pharmacy benefits
Ensures grievance and appeals system functions to remediate member access to care and quality concerns
Responsible for leading and coordinating communications with members
Responsible for network development, network sufficiency, and network reporting functions
Acts as the primary point of accountability to address escalated provider issues
Oversee the activities of Special Investigation Unit staff to reduce waste, fraud, and abuse
Develops and leads the MCO's dental strategy and ensures compliance with dental care standards
Coordinates tracking and submission of contract deliverables
Ensure coordination of physical and behavioral health services
Conducts data analytic activities to support population health strategies
Ensure the Contractor’s compliance with the State’s performance requirements
Provide ongoing training and development for staff in compliance and quality improvement
This document provides the statement of work and requirements for organizations contracting to deliver managed care services to Indiana Medicaid beneficiaries, specifically under the Hoosier Healthwise program and related programs. It outlines population coverage, administrative, organizational, quality improvement, and operational requirements. Strategic aims include improving health outcomes, quality, fiscal stewardship, network development, and ensuring robust administrative and clinical staffing, especially for key health priority areas.
Event schedule:
- Hospital State-Directed Payment Program period - 2026-01-01 to 2026-12-31
Hospital State-Directed Payment Program period - 2026-01-01 to 2026-12-31
Core Initiatives
Make Indiana Healthy Again
Partner with plans dedicated to the State of Indiana
Ensure fiscal integrity and responsibility of Medicaid programs
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Make Indiana Healthy Again
Partner with plans dedicated to the State of Indiana
Ensure fiscal integrity and responsibility of Medicaid programs
Ensures access to behavioral health services.
Promotes preventive behavioral health strategies.
Enhanced integration with primary care and coordination of behavioral health services.
Oversee the MCO's strategic design, implementation, and evaluation of population health initiatives based on a deep understanding of scientific population health principles.
Develop and implement operational plans that address the market opportunities/challenges and align with the established population health goals.
Develop and manage the MCO's portfolio of improvement projects, including ensuring impact at a population level and identifying and prioritizing initiatives to align with the State's Quality Strategy.
Ensures network adequacy and appointment access, develops network resources in response to identified unmet needs and oversees network provider workforce development activities.
Ensures that member perspectives and feedback are included in evaluating programmatic success.
Responsible for oversight of all day-to-day operations of the healthcare plan operations.
Ensures grievance and appeals system functions as an essential process to remediate member access to care and quality concerns.
Develop and oversee the MCO's dental strategy to meet state requirements.
Ensures that all staff are trained in the major components of the Hoosier Healthwise program.
Monitor and prevent affiliations with debarred individuals.
Participate in required meetings and collaborative workgroups for the Hoosier Healthwise program.