When should a presumptively eligible member expect their HIP benefits to take effect?

A presumptively eligible member can expect their HIP (Healthy Indiana Plan) benefits to take effect on the first day of the month following the approval of their application. This policy is designed to ensure that individuals who have been determined presumptively eligible for the program can access necessary health care coverage quickly, but their official benefits align with a specific monthly enrollment cycle. This means that even though the application might be approved at different times during the month, the benefits will become active at the start of the next month, allowing for a uniform start date for coverage.

Other options suggest varying start times that do not align with the established guidelines for HIP eligibility, which explicitly state that the coverage begins at the start of the month after approval.