Petition in Support of Modernizing Indiana Medicaid and Strengthening Healthcare Access
To the Honorable Members of the Indiana General Assembly:
We, the undersigned members of the Northwest Indiana community, strongly urge you to support legislation that modernizes Indiana Medicaid by redesigning the state’s Hospital Assessment Fee (HAF) program. This crucial reform will ensure that hospitals like Methodist Hospitals—our region’s only safety-net healthcare system—can continue to provide essential medical care to our most vulnerable residents. Under the current system, inadequate Medicaid reimbursement rates leave hospitals struggling to cover the actual costs of care, jeopardizing access to vital health services. By increasing reimbursement rates without requiring additional state funding, the proposed HAF Redesign will secure the financial stability of hospitals across Indiana and safeguard quality healthcare for all. We stand united in asking for your leadership in passing this vital legislation.