Stewardship over profit: Why Indiana must rethink the Medicaid middle

By: Gabriel Bosslet

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: May 11, 2026

Words: 790

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago


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Last month, the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) announced it is seeking to recoup nearly $200 million in alleged improper payments from five “high-risk” attendant care agencies. The audit results were not just disappointing; they were deeply concerning.

In a sample of claims, auditors found errors in nearly all claims reviewed, with some providers approaching a 100% error rate.

These findings raise a fundamental question: is Indiana’s current Medicaid structure delivering …

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