Healthcare Policy
Indiana Healthcare Policy 2026
Medicaid expansion status, ACA coverage, uninsured rates, and how healthcare shapes the 2026 elections in Indiana.
Yes
Medicaid Expanded
9.1%
Uninsured Rate
245,000
ACA Marketplace Enrollees
Federal
Exchange Type
Key Healthcare Provisions
| Medicaid Expansion (ACA) | Yes |
| Reproductive Healthcare | Banned |
| Mental Health Parity | Moderate parity |
| Drug Pricing Policy | Not regulated |
Healthcare System Overview
Indiana expanded Medicaid through "HIP 2.0" (Healthy Indiana Plan), a conservative waiver that includes work requirements, monthly contributions from members, and a health savings account component. It covers around 800,000 Hoosiers.
2026 Political Impact
Indiana\'s HIP 2.0 is the model for conservative Medicaid expansion — it adds consumer-directed elements Republicans favor. The approach has been studied by other red states.