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FSSA Clarifies Proposed Live-In Caregiver Rate (BT202673)

Indianasub_regulatoryIndiana Health Coverage Programs (IHCP) / FSSA BDS & OMPP· effective 2026-08-01

What this rule requires your agency to do

  • 1When a live-in caregiver is identified, the proposed reduced reimbursement rates (effective for DOS on or after Aug. 1, 2026, pending CMS approval) apply: Attendant Care $7.57 per 15 minutes (vs. $8.59); PAC $30.71/hour (vs. $34.39); RHS-Hourly Level 1 $31.72/hour and Level 2 $30.45/hour.(FSSA Clarifies Proposed Live-In Caregiver Rate (BT202673))
  • 2The rate reduction reflects removal of reimbursement for staff travel time and mileage to/from the participant's home or between worksites and must not reduce caregiver hourly wages.(FSSA Clarifies Proposed Live-In Caregiver Rate (BT202673))

Applies to: personal care

Clarifies a proposed reduced reimbursement rate (effective Aug. 1, 2026 pending CMS approval) for Attendant Care, PAC, and RHS-Hourly when a live-in caregiver is identified, reflecting removal of staff travel time/mileage from the rate build-up.

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