TERRE HAUTE – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) collaborates with the Wabash Valley Health Center (WVHC) and Terre Haute Housing Authority (THHA) to ensure participants who may be eligible for Medicaid undergo redeterminations, ensuring access to potential benefits.
Individuals enrolled in Medicaid experienced uninterrupted coverage throughout the COVID-19 public health emergency.
However, the conclusion of the public health emergency prompted Medicaid redetermination for all beneficiaries.
This process began in April 2023 and is scheduled to conclude in April 2024. Medicaid will evaluate each case individually; some will undergo automatic redetermination based on available information, while others may receive correspondence requesting updated details such as current address, household income, and family size.
This initiative, led by THHA and WVHC aims to facilitate convenient access to assistance for those requiring support with their Medicaid coverage. It involves bringing WVHC health insurance enrollment services onsite to various THHA locations across the City of Terre Haute.
The service is open to all community members needing Medicaid assistance, with no cost incurred by individuals or families.
Those interested can attend on one of the following dates and at the corresponding locations:
| Date | Location | Time |
| March 19th | Garfield Gardens 2200 Garfield Avenue | 1-4pm |
| March 21st | Warren Village 1300 25th Street | 1-4pm |
| March 26th | Margaret Avenue 2965 Ijams Drive | 1-4pm |
| March 27th | Dreiser Square 1-B Dreiser Square | 1-4pm |
| March 28th | Lockport 2 Foulkes Drive | 1-4pm |
“We want to make it as easy as possible for residents by offering dedicated dates and times to have a Licensed Indiana Navigator available to assist and answer questions,’ said Charles Welker, CEO at Wabash Valley Health Center. ‘We are grateful for the enhanced partnership with the Terre Haute Housing Authority. Both organizations share a common goal of service to those in need.”
“We are pleased to partner with the Wabash Valley Health Center to bring this much-needed service to our tenants,’ said Jeff Stewart, Executive Director of Terre Haute Housing Authority. “Equitable access to affordable health care coverage will help strengthen our community and lead to greater housing stability. Having WVHC staff hold office hours at our housing communities will greatly help our tenants who face transportation barriers. We thank the HUD Indianapolis Field Office staff who were instrumental in bringing our two organizations together. We look forward to other opportunities to keep this partnership strong for years to come.”
About Terre Haute Housing Authority: Terre Haute Housing Authority (THHA) has served the Wabash Valley since 1960, providing affordable access to safe, decent, and sanitary housing for low-income individuals and families. THHA manages 1,234 housing units and 900+ Housing Choice Vouchers. THHA provides referrals to community partners and in-house case management services to promote personal, economic, and social upward mobility to provide families with the opportunity to make the transition from subsidized to non-subsidized housing. About Wabash Valley Health Center: Wabash Valley Health Center provides a comprehensive array of services including primary medical, dental, behavioral healthcare, and assistance with health insurance enrollment. The health center was established as St. Ann Medical Clinic in 1997. Wabash Valley Health Center transitioned from operating as a Free People’s Clinic to functioning as a Federally Qualified Health Center in 2014. The health center serves all ages and accepts most insurance, including Medicaid and Medicare. A sliding fee scale discount is available for those that qualify. Household income must be at or below 200% of the federal poverty level to be considered. No one is turned away for inability to pay. The facility is open 7:30 AM-6:30 PM on Mondays and 8:00 AM-5:00 PM Tuesday through Friday.
