Ind. Code ch. 12-15-2.5

in effect

Ind. Code § 12-15-2.5-1 Refugees

Note: This version of section effective until 10-1-2026. See also following version of this section, effective 10-1-2026. Sec. 1. A person who is classified as a refugee (as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101) is eligible for all services under this article as if the person were classified as a citizen of the United States. As added by P.L.46-1995, SEC.38.

Ind. Code § 12-15-2.5-1 Eligibility if classified as a citizen

Note: This version of section effective 10-1-2026. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 10-1-2026. Sec. 1. (a) This section does not apply to any alien for whom federal financial participation is unavailable under 42 U.S.C. 1396b(v)(5) or any alien who has not satisfied the requirements of 8 U.S.C. 1613. (b) A person who: (1) is lawfully admitted for permanent residence (as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20); (2) has been granted the status of Cuban or Haitian entrant under Section 501(e) of the Refugee Education Assistance Act of 1980; or (3) lawfully resides in the United States in accordance with a Compact of Free Association under 8 U.S.C. 1612(b)(2)(G); is eligible for all services under this article as if the person were classified as a citizen of the United States. As added by P.L.46-1995, SEC.38. Amended by P.L.63-2026, SEC.12.

Ind. Code § 12-15-2.5-2 Lawful permanent residents; exceptions

Sec. 2. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a person who is a lawful permanent resident is eligible for Medicaid assistance under this article for a period of one (1) year. (b) This subsection applies to the eligibility of an individual or the individual's dependent for Medicaid assistance and Medicaid waiver services. An individual who: (1) is a legal Indiana resident; (2) is an active member of the armed forces of the United States (as defined in IC 5-9-4-3) or the national guard; (3) is assigned to a duty station outside Indiana or deployed; and (4) except for meeting the state residency requirements, is otherwise eligible for Medicaid assistance or Medicaid waiver services under this article; or the individual's dependent is eligible for Medicaid assistance or Medicaid waiver services under this article for one (1) year following the individual's discharge from service in the armed forces of the United States or the national guard or postdeployment in the armed forces of the United States or the national guard. (c) The office shall allow an individual described in subsection (b) or a dependent of the individual to be placed on a Medicaid waiver waiting list if the individual or the individual's dependent does not reside in Indiana due to the individual's military assignment outside Indiana. When residency has been reestablished, the office shall resume: (1) Medicaid assistance; and (2) Medicaid waiver services, subject to the availability of a waiver slot under federal regulations; for the individual or the individual's dependent if the individual or the individual's dependent is otherwise eligible under this section. As added by P.L.46-1995, SEC.38. Amended by P.L.161-2007, SEC.36; P.L.116-2016, SEC.3.

Ind. Code § 12-15-2.5-3 Illegal aliens

Note: This version of section effective until 10-1-2026. See also following version of this section, effective 10-1-2026. Sec. 3. A person who is in the United States without permission of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services is not entitled to receive assistance under this article. As added by P.L.46-1995, SEC.38. Amended by P.L.1-2007, SEC.121.

Ind. Code § 12-15-2.5-3 Ineligibility for assistance

Note: This version of section effective 10-1-2026. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 10-1-2026. Sec. 3. A person who is in the United States and who does not meet the requirements of 42 U.S.C. 1396b(v)(5) is not entitled to receive assistance under this article. As added by P.L.46-1995, SEC.38. Amended by P.L.1-2007, SEC.121; P.L.63-2026, SEC.13.

Ind. Code § 12-15-2.5-3.5 Verification of citizenship or immigration status; referral to federal government

Sec. 3.5. (a) This section is effective October 1, 2026. (b) The office of the secretary shall do the following: (1) Verify citizenship or satisfactory immigration status for each applicant, recipient, or identified household member of an applicant or recipient. (2) Either: (A) after a reasonable opportunity period to verify citizenship or satisfactory immigration status where the status could not be verified; or (B) upon receipt of verification that indicates that the applicant, recipient, or household member is not a United States citizen or lacks satisfactory immigration status and has entered the United States without inspection or admission, or has remained beyond the expiration of an authorized period of stay; promptly refer the applicant, recipient, or household member of an applicant or recipient to the United States Department of Homeland Security or any other appropriate federal authority for further investigation and enforcement. As added by P.L.63-2026, SEC.14.

Ind. Code § 12-15-2.5-4 Child born in United States

Sec. 4. A child who: (1) is born in the United States to a person described in section 2 or 3 of this chapter; and (2) otherwise meets the requirements for assistance under this article; is eligible to receive Medicaid under this article. As added by P.L.46-1995, SEC.38.

Ind. Code § 12-15-2.5-4.5 Assistance to child or pregnant woman who is not lawful permanent resident

Sec. 4.5. (a) This section applies to the following individuals who are lawfully residing in the United States as set forth in 42 U.S.C. 1396b(v)(4): (1) A pregnant individual during: (A) the pregnancy; and (B) the maximum amount of time allowable under federal law that does not exceed the twelve (12) month period beginning on the last day of the pregnancy. (2) An individual who is less than twenty-one (21) years of age. (b) An individual described in subsection (a) who: (1) meets any other requirement under federal law; and (2) is otherwise eligible for Medicaid under this article; is entitled to receive assistance under this article without a waiting period as allowed under 42 U.S.C. 1396b(v). (c) The office of the secretary shall apply for any Medicaid state plan amendment or waiver necessary to implement this section. As added by P.L.213-2023, SEC.2.

Ind. Code § 12-15-2.5-5 Violation of federal law

Sec. 5. Any provision of this chapter that violates a federal law or federal regulation is void. As added by P.L.46-1995, SEC.38.

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