Indiana · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1162: Medicaid waiver direct care staff compensation.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1162 is a bill introduced in the Indiana House on January 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Medicaid waiver direct care staff compensation. Primary sponsor: Randy Novak (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 5, 2026): First reading: referred to Committee on Public Health.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Sets forth requirements for a home and community based services attendant care service Medicaid provider to meet in the use of the state fund share of Medicaid reimbursement for compensation of direct care staff. Requires the provider to submit a cost report annually to verify compliance.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randy Novak | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 9 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- First reading: referred to Committee on Public Health
- Authored by Representative Novak