Indiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1028: Medicaid coverage for health related social needs.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1028 is a bill introduced in the Indiana House on December 1, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Medicaid coverage for health related social needs. Primary sponsor: Gregory Porter (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 5, 2026): Representative Andrade added as coauthor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires the office of the secretary of family and social services to apply, not later than October 1, 2026, for approval of a Section 1115 Medicaid demonstration waiver to provide coverage for health related social needs.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gregory Porter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 96 |
| Mike Andrade | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 12 |
| Brad Barrett | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 56 |
| Robin Shackleford | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 98 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Representative Andrade added as coauthor
- First reading: referred to Committee on Public Health
- Authored by Representative Porter
- Coauthored by Representatives Barrett, Shackleford