Indiana House backs bill with stricter verification for SNAP, Medicaid eligibility

By: Casey Smith

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: February 23, 2026

Words: 1,180

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 3 days ago

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A Republican priority bill that toughens eligibility and verification rules for Medicaid and food assistance programs advanced from the Indiana House on Monday despite repeated warnings from Democrats that the changes would add “bureaucratic” hurdles and push eligible Hoosiers out of coverage.

Senate Bill 1 passed in a 62-31 vote, with Democrats opposed along with four Republicans: Becky Cash of Zionsville, Ed Clere of New Albany, Dave Hall of Norman and Ben Smaltz …

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