INDIANAPOLIS —
A new report released Monday by the University of Nebraska Center for Health Policy finds that an expansion of Indiana’s Medicaid program under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) would generate up to $3.4 billion in new economic activity in the state. According to the report, these funds could result in at least $108 million in state and local tax revenue each year and support more than 30,000 jobs through 2020.
The study, commissioned by Indiana Hospital Association (IHA), estimates that using federal dollars to extend coverage for uninsured residents would bring Indiana more than $10 billion in funding from the federal government through 2020. According to the report, if Indiana chooses to opt into the expansion, more than 406,000 Hoosiers would receive medical coverage at a cost of $503 million.
“Expanding coverage in Indiana would benefit all Hoosiers,” said Doug Leonard, president of IHA, in a press release. “This report demonstrates the positive impact that extending coverage would bring to our state’s economy and the overall health of Hoosiers who otherwise might not seek proper treatment.”
Coverage expansion bridges the gap for adults in poverty. If Indiana chooses not to expand coverage, thousands of Hoosiers will go uninsured, unable to enroll in Medicaid, and barred from getting tax credits to buy coverage in a health insurance exchange. The report indicates that a decrease in the number of uninsured would save insured individuals $236 and families $677 in annual health insurance premiums beginning in 2014. Indiana hospitals provided nearly $3 billion in uncompensated care
in 2011. By not expanding coverage, hospitals may be forced to cut services due to the burden of treating patients who have no coverage.
Indiana Hospital Association is a non-profit organization that serves as the professional trade association for 164 Hoosier hospitals.
These members are either independent or a member of one of the 23 systems in the state. Membership includes hospitals, multi-hospital systems and community mental health centers. The mission of the IHA is to provide leadership, representation and services in the common best interests of its members as they promote the improvement of community health status. IHA’s primary responsibility is to represent the interests of hospitals in matters of public policy. IHA also provides members with education, communications and data collection services.
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New report highlights state impact of expanding coverage
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Town manager marks 25th anniversary
PLAINFIELD — The last time the Town of Plainfield was looking for a town manager, it covered just a little over 3.4 square miles of land. Twenty five years later, the town stands at nearly 25 square miles and still has the same administrator — Richard “Rich” Carlucci.
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Ceremony honors 911 operators
PLAINFIELD — 911 operators from across the country celebrated National Telecommunicators Week — and the staff in Hendricks County were no different. Operators from the Hendricks County Communications Center (HCCC) celebrated this week with special activities and a dinner where Brownsburg’s Debbie Umbanhowar was named Telecommunicator of the Year.
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Avon resident pens book on travels
RoseDog Books has published Pilgrimages by Avon’s Bill Glass.
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Local dentist shares tips for a healthy smile
Hendricks Pediatric Dentistry focuses on specialized dentistry for children and adolescents, and John Wells, D.M.D., teaches his patients and their parents about oral health.
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IMS hosts third annual Easter Egg hunt
There was a lot of action around turn three at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Saturday, but it didn’t involve IndyCars as one might expect.
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American Red Cross to honor local cancer survivors
The American Red Cross has decided to honor two young Hendricks County cancer survivors for their humanitarian efforts.
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Sheriff candidates getting early start
DANVILLE — There are already four people who have thrown their hats into the ring to run for Hendricks County sheriff in 2014. Brett Clark and Ty VanWagner have each created a candidate’s principal committee and Steven Wagner and John Hancock have each set up exploratory committees to run for the office.
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Craft classes help support The Gathering Together
The community is invited to participate in craft classes held at The Gathering Together. Class participants will turn simple stones and wire into jewelry.
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