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History/Overview

The Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) was established by the General Assembly in 1991 to consolidate and better integrate the delivery of human services by State government. FSSA is led by the Secretary who is appointed by the Governor and is a member of the Governor's cabinet.

FSSA is a health care and social service funding agency. Ninety-four percent (94%) of the agency's total budget is paid to thousands of service providers ranging from major medical centers to a physical therapist working with a developmentally delayed child. The FSSA budget of $6.5 billion is funded by $2.1 billion in State dollars and $4.4 billion in Federal grants and programs. The six care divisions in FSSA administer services to one million Hoosiers.

Division of Family Resources - Receives applications and approves eligibility for Medicaid, Food Stamps, TANF (cash assistance) and childcare. Implementing modernized application process using internet, document imaging and extended hour call-in services. Operates in all 92 counties. Administers childcare licensing and inspection program.

Office of Medicaid Policy and Planning - Administers Medicaid programs including the managed care system for Hoosier Healthwise participants. Performs medical review of Medicaid disability claims.

Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services - Manages the delivery of services to children and adults with developmental disabilities. Oversees the First Steps rehabilitation program for children from birth to age three.

Division of Mental Health and Addiction - Supports network of mental health care providers. Operates six psychiatric hospitals. Funds addiction prevention and treatment programs.

Division of Aging - Funds long-term care through Medicaid programs. Supports the development and utilization of alternatives to nursing home care. Coordinates and funds services through network of Area Agencies on Aging.