Starting or expanding a care agency in Indiana involves navigating multiple regulatory paths from IDOH licensure and DMHA certification to Medicaid enrollment. CarePolicy provides the roadmap you need to eliminate guesswork. We offer state-aligned policy kits and hands-on licensing support for home health, hospice, personal service agencies, behavioral health, residential care, adult day, and DME providers. 

Explore our Indiana provider policies, procedures & templates to accelerate approvals, simplify surveys, and stay audit-ready. With Indiana’s senior population projected to grow by 31% between 2020 and 2050, providers that operationalize compliance early gain a lasting advantage.

Indiana Licensing Overview

Licensure in Indiana is overseen by multiple agencies. The Indiana Department of Health licenses and surveys home health agencies, hospice, and residential care facilities, and the FSSA Division of Mental Health and Addiction certifies behavioral health providers. After obtaining state approval, most agencies enroll with Indiana Medicaid’s IHCP and complete waiver certification and managed care contracting for applicable HCBS programs. Our Indiana care provider licensing consultation package includes checklists, forms, and templates tying each step together so you can move forward quickly and confidently. 

Indiana Policies & Procedures Solutions

Each care policy manual is mapped to Indiana statutes and program rules, covering IDOH requirements for personal services agencies and 410 IAC regulations for home health and hospice conditions of participation. Our survey tested kits include 

  • policies and procedures 
  • Operational and compliance forms 
  • Training matrices and quality plans
  • Emergency preparedness templates 

Providers use these resources to open new locations, manage ownership transitions, and prepare for renewals or complaint surveys with fewer revisions and faster approvals. We continuously sync content with the latest state forms and survey checklists to ensure your documentation matches reviewer expectations. 

Indiana Provider Types We Support

  • Personal Services Agency - non medical home care licensed by the Indiana Department of Health.
  • Home Health Agency - IDOH licensed with state survey and Medicare certification pathway.
  • Hospice - IDOH oversight with federal Conditions of Participation.
  • Residential Care Facility - assisted living licensed by IDOH, with Division of Aging disclosure if marketing as assisted living.
  • Comprehensive Care Facility - nursing facility licensed by IDOH.
  • Supervised Group Living - group homes for individuals with developmental disabilities licensed by the state’s human services division.
  • Community Mental Health and Addiction Providers - DMHA certification, including outpatient clinics and Opioid Treatment Programs.
  • ABA Provider Organizations - services delivered by IPLA licensed behavior analysts; organizational policies for clinics and home based programs.
  • Adult Day Service Providers - Medicaid HCBS certified programs through FSSA for waiver participation.
  • Home Medical Equipment Services Providers - state Board of Pharmacy licensed HME businesses and Medicare DMEPOS enrollment.

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Indiana State Specific FAQs

Q1) Do I need a license for nonmedical home care in Indiana?

Yes, all personal services agencies must be licensed by the IDOH. Applications include required policies, a manager of record, and background checks. Carepolicy provides a policy set fully aligned with the latest IDOH checklist. 

Q2) What are the steps to open a home health or hospice agency? 

Secure IDOH licensure, complete surveys, and obtain federal certification for Medicare participation. Home health uses the state form with a $250 fee. Hospices are surveyed by IDOH for state and federal compliance. Carepolicy supplies the required p&p and survey prep tools. 

Q3) How are behavioral health and substance use programs certified? 

DMHA certifies community mental health centers and addiction providers. OTPs must also meet SAMHSA accreditation and DEA standards. Our team prepares your DMHA submission complete with policies, staffing plans, and program descriptions. 

Q4) Are adult day centers licensed in Indiana?

Private pay adult day programs do not require a state license, but Medicaid-funded ADS must meet FSSA standards for staffing, RN oversight, and facility setup. We align your manuals and checklists with these standards. 

Q5) How does Medicaid enrollment work for new agencies? 

Enroll through IHCP's provider portal, then complete waiver certification and managed care contracts. Pathways for aging providers must contract with Anthem, Humana, and United Health Care. CarePolicy provides IHCP enrollment guides and payer credentialing trackers. 

Indiana Compliance Guarantee & Support

Share your service types, target locations, and payer goals, and we’ll tailor your policy set, assemble your application packet, and guide your team through surveys, certification, and Medicaid enrollment. 

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