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Governor Holcomb and Mayor Hogsett announce coalition to flatten the COVID-19 curve across state, public invited to make commitment

INDIANAPOLIS, April 1, 2020 – Governor Eric J. Holcomb and Mayor Joe Hogsett – and a coalition of statewide business and community partners including Eli Lilly and Company – announced a social distancing campaign to help flatten the curve for COVID-19 in Indiana. The #INthistogether campaign will help Hoosiers understand …

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IMPD implementing new and creative ways to connect with residents

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) has taken to social media to continue connecting with residents while Indiana’s Stay-At-Home Order remains in effect. These virtual outreach strategies aim to build relationships with the community while promoting ways that residents can stay connected during social distancing. IMPD encourages residents …

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Update on Medicaid policy changes re: COVID-19

In response to the COVID-19 public health emergency, some policy and program changes have been made to help ensure members in our managed care programs (Healthy Indiana Plan, Hoosier Care Connect, Hoosier Healthwise) as well as our Traditional Medicaid members are able to maintain continuous coverage in this critical time. …

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DOR Announces “Helping Hoosiers” COVID-19 Relief Services

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR) outlined temporary taxpayer relief initiatives recently implemented to support Hoosiers during the statewide COVID-19 health emergency. “Now is the time where we have to find new ways to support our fellow Hoosiers and assist them during this challenging situation,” explained DOR Commissioner …

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Hendricks County legislators highlight help available to Hoosier workers, employers impacted by COVID-19

STATEHOUSE (March 31, 2020) – Hendricks County legislators are encouraging Hoosier workers and small businesses impacted by the coronavirus pandemic to access recently expanded state and federal resources for help. Under Indiana’s temporary “stay-at-home” order, many businesses deemed not essential have laid off staff or cannot pay employees while they …

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