New HIP Work Requirements Introduced

INDIANA — Effective January 1, 2027, HIP members ages 18-64 who are not exempt must complete 80 hours per month in qualifying activities. These include employment, job training, parttime education, or community service. Members may combine activities to meet the monthly total.Indiana law requires a three month lookback period. Individuals applying in January 2027 must demonstrate compliance in October, November, and December 2026. Applicants in later months must show compliance for the thr