Navigating Medicaid Budget Shortfalls and Caregiver Programs in Indiana

Exploring the billion-dollar shortfall in Indiana's Medicaid budget, particularly focusing on expenses in Asian-disabled waiver care and the impact on caregiver programs. The chapter delves into the challenges faced by families providing intensive care for children with special needs under state guidelines and the intricacies of caregiver reimbursement discrepancies. Additionally, it discusses the political landscape in Indiana, addressing frustrations with policy changes and the gubernatorial race's impact on healthcare priorities.