INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., July 10 -- The Indiana House of Representatives' Republican Caucus issued the following news release:
A job is about more than a paycheck. It's about dignity, purpose and the opportunity to build a better future. That's why one of the most important accomplishments from this past legislative session was strengthening the Healthy Indiana Plan by restoring a simple principle: Public assistance should come with personal responsibility.
Beginning Jan. 1, 2027, able-bodied adults enrolled in HIP will be required to complete 80 hours each month of work, job training, education or community service in order to remain eligible for coverage, while maintaining sensible exemptions for individuals who are pregnant, medically frail...