Medicaid Therapy Cuts in Indiana Draw Concern

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Indiana officials are proposing changes to Medicaid waivers that would significantly cut therapy options for people with disabilities.

The move could impact multiple waivers, but two waivers are of special concern to therapy providers: Family Supports, and Community Integration and Habilitation.

“Does not meet the needs of the individuals,” Lori Schweyer, a recreation therapist and co-owner of New Leaf Recreation in Fort Wayne, said.

As a recreation therapist, she spends her days putting the “fun” in fundamental, helping people with disabilities.

“We use a recreational activity, like a game with Uno to work on some numbers, sportsmanship, behavior, color recognition, number recognition, patterns,” she said. “They have really good outcomes with our service, because