Geography US: Indiana

Ruling in Arkansas case creates hurdle for Indiana’s Medicaid work mandates

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Ruling in Arkansas case creates hurdle for Indiana’s Medicaid work mandates

February 18, 2020 | Marilyn Odendahl | Indiana Lawyer
Indiana’s attempt to impose work requirements on some Medicaid recipients likely suffered a setback Feb. 14 when an appellate court ruled that similar mandates in Arkansas fell outside the core objective of the federal health care program.
Tags: Medicaid | Work Requirements

LSC looking to continue streak of appropriation increases

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LSC looking to continue streak of appropriation increases

February 11, 2020 | Marilyn Odendahl | Indiana Lawyer
Pointing to what it describes as an “overwhelming need for civil legal services,” Legal Services Corp. is asking a federal appropriation of $652.6 million for fiscal year 2021, a $212.6 million increase from the appropriation it received for fiscal year 2020.
Tags: Funding: Federal | LSC Funding

Alternative approaches: Pew study finds civil legal problems impacting 47% of US households

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Alternative approaches: Pew study finds civil legal problems impacting 47% of US households

January 8, 2020 | Marilyn Odendahl | Indiana Lawyer
After finding the need for civil legal assistance in the United States is widespread across all income levels — and perhaps spread wider than previously thought — The Pew Charitable Trusts sees a need for new solutions to addressing the problems experienced by many individuals and families.
Tags: Access to Justice | Research/Data | Right to Counsel