Indiana Hoosier Healthwise (HHW)

Hoosier Healthwise is a health insurance program for eligible Indiana children up to age 19, and pregnant women who are not covered by Medicaid.

The program covers medical care like doctor visits, prescription medicine, mental health care, dental care, hospitalizations, surgeries, and family planning, at little or no cost.

When you enroll with Hoosier Healthwise, you must select a health plan among the following:

• Anthem
• CareSource
• Managed Health Services
• MDwise ¹

There are two benefit packages within Hoosier Healthwise:

Package A

For children in the lowest income tier and pregnant women. Members do not have any cost sharing obligations. This is the primary program for pregnant women. It covers prenatal care, labor and delivery, and postpartum services.

Package C

For children enrolled in CHIP. There is a small monthly premium payment and co-pay for some services based on family income.

What is the income limit for Hoosier Healthwise?

Chidren from families with income up to 255% of the federal poverty level can qualify for CHIP through Hoosier Healthwise (Package C). Pregnant women are covered under Package A with incomes up to 213% of the federal poverty level, with no premiums or copayments.

Families can apply online through FSSA Benefits Portal or in person at a local Division of Family Resources (DFR) office. Applications are typically processed within 45 business days.

If you are pregnant or applying for a child, you may be eligible for immediate temporary coverage while your full application is processed.

Indiana Family and Social Services Administration
Hoosier Healthwise Helpline
(800) 889-9949