in-20260923-IR-405260350ONA: OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF FAMILY AND SOCIAL SERVICES

OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF FAMILY AND SOCIAL SERVICES Public Notice Regarding Change in Home and Community-Based Services Asset Limit for Couples In accordance with public notice requirements established at 42 CFR 447.205 and pursuant to the requirements of House Enrolled Act 1427-2025, the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA), Office of Medicaid Policy and Planning is seeking federal approval to make a change to the methods and standards governing home and community-based services (HCBS) asset limit coverage and policies when both individuals in a couple are on an HCBS waiver. The asset limit will be set at double the individual limit. This means that the asset limit for these couples will rise to $4,000, up from the current limit of $3,000. It is estimated that this will be budget neutral. This change is effective June 1, 2027. The public notice period will run from September 23, 2026, through October 23, 2026. A copy of this notice is on file at the Indiana Government Center South, 402 West Washington Street, Room W451, Indianapolis, Indiana and is open for public inspection. Also, a copy of this notice is available and may be inspected by contacting the local county Division of Family Resources office, except in Marion County, where public inspection may be made at 402 West Washington Street, Room W374, Indianapolis, Indiana. There will be no public hearing. Written comments will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on October 23, 2026, and may be directed to FSSA, Office of Medicaid Policy and Planning, Attention: Sarah Tomes, 402 West Washington Street, Room W374, Indianapolis, IN 46204 or by email to spacomment@fssa.in.gov. Correspondence should be identified in the following manner: COMMENT RE: HCBS ASSET LIMIT.