July 10, 2026
Indiana’s 2026 AHCA/NCAL Silver National Quality Award Recipients Announced
Hoosier Providers Top Nation with 35 Awardees INDIANAPOLIS (July 10, 2026) – The Indiana Health Care Association/Indiana Center for Assisted Living is pleased to announce 35 skilled nursing and assisted living communities throughout the state earned the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) 2026 Silver – Achievement in Quality Award. The distinction is the […] Read More
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June 3, 2026
Indiana’s 2026 AHCA/NCAL Bronze National Quality Award Recipients Announced
INDIANAPOLIS (May 28, 2026) – The Indiana Health Care Association/Indiana Center for Assisted Living is pleased to announce 55 skilled nursing center/assisted living communities earned the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living 2026 Bronze – Commitment to Quality Award. The distinction is the first of three progressive award levels through the […] Read More
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May 11, 2026
Gov. Braun Ceremonially Signs Medicaid Reform Bill into Law to Save – Millions in Medicaid Funding, Expand Access to Care for Elderly Hoosiers
JASPER (May 11, 2026) – Gov. Michael Braun ceremonially signed House Enrolled Act 1277 at American Senior Communities’ Timbers of Jasper long-term care community, which reforms the PathWays for Aging Medicaid program for elderly and vulnerable Hoosiers in need of skilled nursing, assisted living or other home and community-based services. “When it comes to a bill, when you get it […] Read More
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April 24, 2026
Indiana Health Care Foundation Scholarships
Through its robust scholarship program, the Indiana Health Care Foundation (IHCF) provides financial assistance for individuals pursuing education and training in long-term care environments, such as nursing homes, assisted living, adult day care, and home health. LEARN MORE. Read More
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March 12, 2026
Gov. Braun Signs Bipartisan Medicaid Reform Bill into Law, Saving Millions in Medicaid Funding and Expanding Access to Care for Elderly Hoosiers
STATEHOUSE (March 12, 2026) – Gov. Michael Braun signed House Enrolled Act (HEA) 1277 into law today to help reform the beleaguered PathWays for Aging Medicaid program for elderly and vulnerable Hoosiers in need of skilled nursing, assisted living or other home and community-based services. Authored by State Rep. Brad Barrett (R-Richmond) and sponsored by State Sen. […] Read More
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February 3, 2026
Indiana House of Representatives Sends Legislation to the Senate to Save Millions in Medicaid Funding, Expand Access to Care for Elderly Hoosiers
STATEHOUSE (Feb. 2, 2026) – The Indiana House of Representatives unanimously passed House Bill 1277 today on 3rd reading, sending the bill to the Senate for further consideration. The bill, authored by State Rep. Brad Barrett (R-Richmond) and sponsored by State Sen. Michael Crider (R-Greenfield), would reform the PathWays for Aging Medicaid program for elderly […] Read More
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January 14, 2026
House Health Committee Advances Legislation to Save Millions in Medicaid Funding and Expand Access to Care for Elderly Hoosiers
STATEHOUSE (Jan. 13, 2026) – The Indiana House Public Health Committee unanimously voted to advance House Bill 1277 today, which would reform the PathWays for Aging Medicaid program for elderly and vulnerable Hoosiers in need of skilled nursing, assisted living and other home and community-based services. House Bill 1277, authored by State Rep. Brad Barrett (R-Richmond), would save hundreds of […] Read More
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October 29, 2025
What to Know: The Value-Based Purchasing Shift
The SNF Value-Based Purchasing program is transitioning to a multi-measure system for performance assessment instead of a single performance measure. The transition will occur over several fiscal years starting in 2026. Here is the breakdown and what you need to know for the transition: FY 2026 – four measures will be used: FY 2027 FY […] Read More
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October 1, 2025
Long-Term Care Operations During Oct. 1, 2025, Federal Government Shutdown
Oct. 1, 2025, a U.S. federal government shutdown was announced. Nursing home operations are expected to continue operations with minimal immediate impact. What to know: Note the following: Revisit Surveys Approved by Exception and Necessary to Prevent Termination: SA’s may request approval to conduct a revisit when: (a) A provider or supplier has alleged compliance with […] Read More
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September 22, 2025
FSSA relaunches Money Follows the Person
Source: Family Social Services Administration, DDARS402 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN, 46204 US The Bureau of Disabilities Services is pleased to announce the relaunch of the Money Follows the Person effective September 1,2025. Indiana’s Money Follows the Person is an enhanced federally funded demonstration through the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to assist qualifying […] Read More
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