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Information about the Indiana Pathways for Aging Program

 

The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration launched a new program in 2024 for Hoosiers aged 60 and over who receive Medicaid (or Medicaid and Medicare) benefits. Research shows that most older adults want to age at home. Or they want to age independently in their communities. 

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Who qualifies for the Indiana Pathways for Aging program?

 Indiana Pathways for Aging is a managed care program for Indiana Medicaid members that are:

• 60 years of age and older

• Need assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, light housekeeping, meal prep, medication reminders and more. 

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How do I sign up for the Indiana Pathways for Aging program?

 

First, you must sign up for Medicaid. Seniors can apply for Medicaid several different ways including:​

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• Click here to apply for Medicaid using the online application​

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• To apply by phone, call 1-800-403-0864​

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• To apply in person, you would need to visit a DFR office in your community. Click here to find an office near you.​

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If you're approved for Medicaid, you will then Contact CICOA to be enrolled in a Pathways program. You can contact CICOA to start the waiver application process two different ways:

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• Call CICOA at (317) 803-6131

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• Submit an online request form by clicking here

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If you're approved for the Pathways for Aging waiver (if 60 and older) or the Health and Wellness waiver (if you're 59 and under), you will choose a managed care entity. You can choose from 3 different plans: Anthem, Humana or United Healthcare. Each plan has different plan benefits. To compare the different plans, please click here. 

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Once you select your managed care entity (Anthem, Humana or United Healthcare), you will be assigned a service coordinator and a care coordinator. They will discuss services. Let them know you would like Careworthy Home Care Services to provide your in-home caregiver. 

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Why should I sign up for the Medicaid & Indiana Pathways for Aging program?

By signing up for Medicaid and Indiana Pathways program, you will be entitled to additional health insurance coverage that will help to cover several things including

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• Careworthy's Home Care Services

• In-Home Care Assistance

• Prescription Medications

• Necessary medical equipment

• Home modifications

• Home care coordination

• Home-delivered meals

• Adult Day Services

• Personal Emergency Response Systems

• Transportation

• And more

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What if I already have the Indiana Medicaid Waiver and already receiving caregiving services? 

If a Hoosier senior has already been approved for Pathways waiver, then you can skip all the previous steps and simply contact your service coordinator and let them know you want to get a caregiver from Careworthy Home Care. We would love to be your home care agency!

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Can I have both Medicare and Pathways (Medicaid) at the same time? ​

Yes, many Older Americans have both Medicare and Medicaid. The Pathways program will have no impact on our Medicare coverage. Your Medicare coverage will remain unchanged. Medicare is insurance for individuals of a certain age regardless of their income levels. Medicaid specifically helps provide insurance for low-income Americans regardless of their age. So, many seniors would be dually eligible for both programs. See below to see how this works.​

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