Sec. 4.8. (a) As used in this section, “buy-in program” refers to the Medicaid buy-in program for working individuals with disabilities established by IC 12-15-41-3.

     (b) Not later than May 1, 2024, the task force shall establish a subcommittee of task force members to make recommendations to the task force regarding the following:

(1) Modifications to the buy-in program to eliminate barriers to employment and independence for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

(2) Modifications to the buy-in program sliding scale of premiums to increase workforce participation for individuals participating in the buy-in program.

(3) How to reduce other public benefit related barriers to employment and independence for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

     (c) Not later than October 1, 2024, the subcommittee shall prepare and submit recommendations made by the subcommittee to the task force.

As added by P.L.131-2024, SEC.7.