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Privatization Not Smooth for Hoosiers
Jim Wallihan (Indianapolis Star, 8-10-08

The Star's recent coverage and editorial on the Family and Social Services Administration's privatization of Indiana's Medicaid and Food Stamp program eligibility fell short on several points... Read More

State Announces Slow Down On Public Assistance Roll-Out, Cites Flooding

Associated Press (Indianapolis Star, June 24, 2008) reports that the State of Indiana has announced that the expansion of the new welfare eligibility system has been suspended... Read More

ACLU files lawsuit against FSSA over privatized Assistance Program

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Problems with Indiana’s landmark automation of welfare eligibility have cost some disabled residents food stamps and other benefits they need to survive, the American Civil Liberties Union alleges in a lawsuit that seeks class-action status.... Read More

From the October 2008 Public Assistance Privatization Press Tour

Terre Haute: Vulnerable citizens struggling with privatized welfare (Terra Haute Tribune Star)

Evansville: State welfare system changes decriedGroup wants personal touch (Evansville Courrier and Press)

Fort Wayne: Advocates, Welfare privatization is wrong approach in a time of need (Ft. Wayne News-Sentinal)

South Bend: Private welfare contract proves contentious (South Bend Tribune)

Lost Your Medicaid Benefits
or Food Stamps? New System Confusing?

Indiana’s new public assistance system has been launched in areas across the state of Indiana.

The Indiana Family & Social Services Administration claims there are only small "glitches" in the new system and that they are being worked out. We are hearing quite the opposite.

If you, a relative or a friend has lost Medicaid benefits or Food Stamps or you just can't figure out this new system, hold on to your applications, rejection notices and your stories. We want to hear your story and connect you to people who can fix the system.

Follow this link to help contact the most appropriate federal authorities and find help with the appeals process.