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Indiana Insurance
Employer health insurance is the most common type of health insurance in Indiana, covering 60% of the population. Medicaid and Medicare each cover 11% of the population. Thirteen percent of the people in Indiana are uninsured.
The Indiana Comprehensive Health Insurance Association offers high risk pool insurance for individuals whose medical conditions prevent them from getting affordable private health insurance. There are limits on the insurance premiums that can be charged to people who participate in this program.
Minors, pregnant women, and disabled persons who meet strict income guidelines may qualify for Indiana’s Medicaid program, known as Hoosier Healthwise.
Uninsured minors who do not meet the stringent income guidelines for Medicaid may qualify for Indiana’s SCHIP program, Hoosier Healthwise, Package C.
Health Ranking for Illinois
Indiana scores well among Medicare patients who state they can get in to see their doctors with little hassle and that they are satisfied with the overall care received. Compared to other states, Indiana also has a relatively low number of breast cancer victims whose cancer was first discovered at an advanced stage.
An area in Indiana’s healthcare system that has potential for improvement and growth, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is preventative care. Compared to other states, women were less likely to report receiving Pap tests, and a low number of people over 65 received the flu vaccine. Indiana also has a relatively high number of nursing home residents who reported a decrease in their mobility and an increase in their need for assistance with daily care.
Indiana's Methadone Clinics
Indiana’s methadone clinics serve over 10,000 patients annually. At least half of those served come from other states. Lawmakers believe this is due to the relatively lax rules that govern Indiana’s methadone clinics. To remedy this, Senate Bill 157 was recently passed by the senate and by the House Health Committee. Senate Bill 157 puts tough new restrictions on methadone use, requiring those who receive methadone to pass drug screening for marijuana and to have a designated driver to take them home from the clinic after receiving methadone.
