Am I Eligible?
How do I know if I am eligible for the HIP or other Medicaid health coverage program?
Indiana residents under the age of 65 who are blind or disabled may be eligible to receive health coverage under Indiana's Medicaid program. A person who is determined by the State Medicaid Medical Review Team (MRT) to be disabled for at least the next 12 months may be eligible for Medicaid if income and asset guidelines are met.
Healthy Indiana Plan
The Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP) covers individuals who do not live with a dependent child, and parents who earn up to approximately $46,100 annually for a family of four, have been uninsured for six months, and do not have access to insurance through their employer. There is no asset test. HIP may require you to pay a small monthly fee based on the amount of your income. HIP does not cover vision, dental or maternity services. To apply for HIP, click here.
Hoosier Healthwise
Families with children and pregnant women who meet financial guidelines are eligible for health coverage under Hoosier Healthwise. For example, if you earn below $288 a month for a family of three, are a parent or caretaker of a child who lives with you, and have assets below $1,000, you may be eligible for our health coverage program without paying a premium or other required monthly payment. Additional benefits are available such as dental and vision services.
For more information about Hoosier Healthwise, click here.
Other Medicaid Health Coverage Plans
The HIP application will only assess eligibility for HIP and is not used to assess eligibility for other health coverage programs. If you think you may be eligible for other health coverage programs for low-income families, pregnant women, persons with disabilities, and persons who are blind, you will need to submit the health coverage application.
To take the eligibility screening test and apply for benefits, click here.
HIP Eligibility Test
Read the questions below and see if they apply to you. If you answer ‘YES’ to all of the questions, then you are likely eligible for HIP!
- I have not had health insurance coverage in over 6 months
- I do not have access to health insurance coverage through my employer
- I am not eligible for Medicaid or Medicare
- I am between the ages of 19 and 64
- I am a legal resident of the United States
- My household income is equal to or less than indicated on the chart below
HIP Monthly Income Limits
Income levels are effective 03-01-12 through 02-28-13
*2012 Federal Poverty Levels at 200%
I think I'm eligible for HIP, but how much does it cost?
HIP members will pay between 2% and 5% of their gross family income to have the security of health insurance. The exact cost will depend on your income and family size.
- Sample Contribution Charts Based on Family Size
- Contribution Calculator (Estimate your monthly contribution for HIP)
HIP Resources
Other Medicaid Health Coverage Plans
The HIP application will only assess eligibility for HIP and is not used to assess eligibility for other Medicaid and state health coverage programs. If you think you may be eligible for other health coverage programs for low-income families, pregnant women, persons with disabilities, and persons who are blind, you will need to submit the health coverage application.
To take the eligibility screening test and apply for other health care programs, click here.
