Hoosier Healthwise is a health insurance program for Indiana children, pregnant women, and low income families. Health care is provided at little or no cost to Indiana families enrolled in the program. The enrolled member chooses a doctor to get regular checkups and health care for illnesses. Other health needs such as prescriptions, dental care, vision care, family planning services, and mental health services are also available as part of the Hoosier Healthwise program.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Indiana, under 19 years of age, not covered by health insurance (including Medicaid), a US national, citizen, legal alien, or permanent resident, and you must have an annual household income before taxes of less than $36,432 if two people live in the household; $45,780 if three people live in the household; $55,128 if four people live in the household; $64,476 if five people live in the household; $73,836 if six people live in the household; $83,196 if seven people live in the household; $92,556 if eight people live in the household; and $101,916 if more than eight people live in the household. For larger households, add $9,360 for each additional person in the home. Depending on your income level, you may have to pay a premium for coverage. Please see this state's program information for details.
Application Process
Information on how to apply can be found here:
http://www.in.gov/fssa/ompp/2998.htm
Download an application here:
http://www.in.gov/icpr/webfile/formsdiv/43202.pdf
Download the "Record of Financial Eligibility" form here:
http://www.in.gov/fssa/files/49422.pdf
If you have questions about the application, or need assistance, please call the Hoosier Healthwise Helpline at 1-800-889-9949.
For more information, visit:
http://www.in.gov/fssa/ompp/2544.htm
