Porter calls for details on MDwise split since state owes company $313 million

Last week, the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) cut ties with MDwise, a managed care health plan for Medicaid’s Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP) and Hoosier Healthwise programs. Around 300,000 Hoosiers will need to choose a new provider during open enrollment. 

State Rep. Gregory W. Porter (D-Indianapolis) is calling for details on the split – especially since Indiana owes MDwise an estimated $313 million.

“Continuity of care is the most important thing,” said Porter. “Less than two months is a short transition. Our case managers are overloaded, and it's the holidays. We can’t let people fall through the cracks. 

“This is starting to look similar to the IBM debacle. Indiana still owes MDwise $313 million. Will this lead to a long lawsuit? Indiana and IBM went back and forth for a decade. MDwise is already seeking an injunction and investigation. Legislators deserve the details since the FSSA’s decision will lead to legal action.

“I expect answers at the next State Budget Committee meeting, and I’m preparing legislation to ensure that big changes like this are fully deliberated.”