Re: Any information or experiences about living in Indiana?

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There are a lot of services in Indy, but I'm not sure about South Bend. I

know it's a lot smaller than Indy. The state website (in.gov) has links,

etc. Hoosier Healthwise is the name of the low-income health ins. for kids.

If your child is severe enough, they may get regular Medicaid which covers

more, but you have to apply for that separately, I think. There is a

waiting list for Medicaid waiver which provides money for services too,

again for more severe kiddos.

There are several support groups, free movies, many fundraisers, etc. We

love Indiana. We aren't as involved in the autism community now because our

kids are on the mild side and don't need services. If you end up in Indy,

let me know so I can pass on some support group contacts to you.

Hth,

C

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> My husband is looking around at his potential relocation and one of the

> considerations is South Bend, Indiana. He likes it cause it's only a few

> hours from his parents so we could visit more often, but not so close that

> we have to be there a lot, lol.

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> Anyway I'm trying to find out what life is like for a kid with special

> needs in Indiana. Are there a lot of services? Is there an Insurance

> program for lower income families or for kids with special medical needs?

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> Any information you can share or direct me to would be very much

> appreciated.

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> Thanks!

> Theresa

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