Indiana’s Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP) will begin enforcing new work requirements on January 1, 2027. These requirements will apply to many HIP members ages 19–64, but not everyone will be required to meet them.
For those who are required to participate, HIP members must complete at least 80 hours each month through qualifying activities. These can include working, volunteering, attending school at least half-time, participating in an apprenticeship, or taking part in a work program. Members can combine different activities to reach 80 hours.
There are also several exemptions. For families, two important exemptions are for people who are a parent or caregiver of a child age 13 or younger or caregivers for a person with a disability. Other exemptions may apply if someone is pregnant or recently pregnant, was formerly in foster care, is in certain treatment programs, or has a disability or other serious medical condition.
What should HIP members do now? First, make sure the information on your case is accurate. Then, find out whether you qualify for an exemption and learn what activities may count toward the monthly requirement. It is also a good idea to set up an account through the FSSA Benefits Portal, where members can report hours and manage their HIP coverage.
You can also attend one of the upcoming HIP Work Requirements Town Halls to get more information.
- NEW DATE - October 6 - Ivy Tech Valparaiso
- Community Center - Room D125 - 3100 Ivy Tech Drive Valparaiso, IN 46383
- Time: 6 to 7:30 p.m. CT
- October 12 - Ivy Tech Bloomington
- Shreve Hall - 200 Daniels Way, Bloomington, IN 47404
- Time: 6 to 7:30 p.m. ET
- October 14 - Ivy Tech Logansport
- Community Center - 1 Ivy Tech Drive Logansport, IN 46947
- Time: 6 to 7:30 p.m. ET
- October 20 - Ivy Tech Richmond
- Johnson Hall - Auditorium - 2357 Chester Blvd. Richmond, IN 47374
- Time: 6 to 7:30 p.m. ET
- October 26 - Ivy Tech Kokomo
- Main Building - Door 3 - Classroom M410 - 1815 E Morgan Street, Kokomo, IN 46901
- Time: 6 to 7:30 p.m. ET
Work requirements can feel confusing, especially when you are already balancing work, school, caregiving, appointments, and family responsibilities. Knowing the rules, and whether an exemption applies to you, can help you protect your health coverage and avoid surprises.
For the most current information, visit the Indiana FSSA HIP Work Requirements webpage.
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