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1000.00.00 INTRODUCTION TO THE INDIANA HEALTH COVERAGE PROGRAM POLICY MANUAL (IHCPPM) The Policy Manual user must have an understanding of the organization and format of the manual. This introduction provides information regarding the following: • Purpose and Scope of the Manual (Section 1005) • Manual Organization and Format (Section 1010) • Manual Numbering Scheme (Section 1015) • Manual Terminology (Section 1020) • Manual Categories (Section 1025) • Accessing the Policy Manual (Section 1030) • Manual Distribution (Section 1035) • Future Revisions to the Policy Manual (Section 1040). 1005.00.00 PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF THE MANUAL The Policy Manual incorporates policies concerning Medical Assistance under the traditional Medicaid program, Hoosier Healthwise, and Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP). The manual is maintained online in an electronic version. Policy and procedures concerning burial assistance are included in this manual; however, the determination of entitlement to burial assistance is not supported by the Eligibility System. Eligibility for Room and Board Assistance (RBA) must be determined manually by workers within the Division of Aging; however, for RBA eligible recipients, the Eligibility System will determine eligibility for RBA-related Medicaid. The provisions of this manual apply to the Division of Family Resources (DFR) within the State of Indiana unless otherwise specifically stated. The manual is intended as a guide for implementation of all federal and state laws and regulations relating to the eligibility determination of health coverage programs administered by the DFR. For the purposes of this manual, DFR includes division employees and contractors.

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1000.00.00 INTRODUCTION TO THE INDIANA HEALTH COVERAGE PROGRAM POLICY MANUAL (IHCPPM) The Policy Manual user must have an understanding of the organization and format of the manual. This introduction provides information regarding the following: • Purpose and Scope of the Manual (Section 1005) • Manual Organization and Format (Section 1010) • Manual Numbering Scheme (Section 1015) • Manual Terminology (Section 1020) • Manual Categories (Section 1025) • Accessing the Policy Manual (Section 1030) • Manual Distribution (Section 1035) • Future Revisions to the Policy Manual (Section 1040). 1005.00.00 PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF THE MANUAL The Policy Manual incorporates policies concerning Medical Assistance under the traditional Medicaid program, Hoosier Healthwise, and Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP). The manual is maintained online in an electronic version. Policy and procedures concerning burial assistance are included in this manual; however, the determination of entitlement to burial assistance is not supported by the Eligibility System. Eligibility for Room and Board Assistance (RBA) must be determined manually by workers within the Division of Aging; however, for RBA eligible recipients, the Eligibility System will determine eligibility for RBA-related Medicaid. The provisions of this manual apply to the Division of Family Resources (DFR) within the State of Indiana unless otherwise specifically stated. The manual is intended as a guide for implementation of all federal and state laws and regulations relating to the eligibility determination of health coverage programs administered by the DFR. For the purposes of this manual, DFR includes division employees and contractors.