The Indiana House on April 21 adopted a concurrence to House Bill 13-91, changes to the Choice program and area agencies on aging intended to focus existing funds on Medicaid diversion.

Representative Clear, speaking on the motion, said the Senate refined language in the bill to require Medicaid certification for services where state policy requires it — for example, home health services — while leaving other services, such as home modification work like building ramps, outside Medicaid certification requirements. Clear described the changes as striking “a good balance.”

Clear said the bill clarifies that activities under the pilot program must occur within existing Choice program funding and are not requesting additional state funds. The sponsor asked members for support of the concurrence motion, which the House adopted by recorded vote.

The House adopted the concurrence motion; the clerk recorded the adoption and the clerk’s communication will be sent to the Senate. The recorded roll was announced during floor proceedings and the concurrence was adopted.

Details noted on the floor: the Senate clarified certification requirements for certain services and refined pilot provisions in two area agencies. Sponsors emphasized the bill’s intent to use existing resources to help Medicaid-eligible Hoosiers avoid institutionalization.

No specific dollar amounts or new appropriations were reported during the floor discussion.