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Having a baby in Indiana

Medicaid and WIC income limits, paid leave, doula and lactation coverage, breast pumps and childcare prices in Indiana, with the agency and link to apply for each.

Checked October 2026 · 25 sources

Short answer

Indiana Medicaid covers pregnancy for incomes up to 213% of the poverty level, about $46,093 a year for you and one baby, and for 12 months after birth. WIC takes households of two earning up to $40,034. Indiana has no state paid family leave program.

What you can get in Indiana

The short answer for each benefit, with its source. Tap Details for income limits, how to apply and the fine print.

Yes

Can Medicaid cover your pregnancy in Indiana?

In Indiana, Indiana Medicaid covers pregnancy for household incomes up to 213% of the federal poverty level (about $46,093 a year for a household of two); Medicaid postpartum coverage lasts 12 months.

Source: KFF State Health Facts, income limits as of January 2026Details
Yes

Can you get WIC in Indiana?

Yes, if your household's income is at or below $40,034 a year for two people (you and your baby). If you get Medicaid, SNAP or TANF, you may already qualify. Apply by phone or in person.

Source: Indiana Department of Health, October 2026Details
No

Does Indiana have paid family leave?

Indiana has no state paid family leave program, so paid time off after birth depends on your employer; federal FMLA gives eligible workers 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave.

Source: National Conference of State Legislatures, October 2026Details
No

Does Indiana Medicaid pay for a doula?

Indiana Medicaid doesn't cover doula care.

Source: National Health Law Program (NHeLP), October 2026Details
No

Does Indiana Medicaid cover a lactation consultant?

In Indiana, Medicaid lists lactation classes as a non-covered service and has no separate lactation consultant benefit.

Source: Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Indiana Health Coverage Programs, October 2026Details
Yes

Does Indiana Medicaid cover a breast pump?

In Indiana, Medicaid covers manual and electric breast pumps with a written order and no prior authorization.

Source: Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Indiana Health Coverage Programs, October 2026Details

Medicaid for pregnancy in Indiana

Yes

213%

of the federal poverty level is the upper income limit

KFF, January 2026

12 mo

of Medicaid coverage after birth

KFF, July 2026

Program
Indiana Medicaid
Agency
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration
Medicaid limit
213% of the poverty level
12-month postpartum coverage since
April 1, 2022
Presumptive eligibility
Yes. A qualified clinic or hospital can enroll you right away.
Apply for Indiana Medicaid Check your income
Indiana Medicaid income limit by household size213% of 2026 guidelines (48 states and DC)
HouseholdPer yearPer month
2you + 1 baby$46,093$3,841
3$58,192$4,849
4$70,290$5,858
5$82,388$6,866
6$94,487$7,874
7$106,585$8,882

Count yourself plus each baby you're expecting. Gross household income; Indiana rounds and updates on its own schedule, so treat these as approximate. Compare every state

Sources: KFF State Health Facts; KFF and Georgetown University Center for Children and Families; KFF; Indiana Family and Social Services Administration; Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Data as of October 2026.

WIC in Indiana

Yes

Indiana WIC gives pregnant and new parents, babies and children under 5 healthy food, nutrition help and breastfeeding support. You qualify on income at or below 185% of the poverty guidelines, and you may already qualify if you get Medicaid, SNAP or TANF.

Program
Indiana WIC
Agency
Indiana Department of Health
Phone
(800) 522-0874
Apply online
No. Apply by phone or in person.

  1. Call your WIC office

    Contact a WIC agency where you live to start, by phone or online. The agency schedules an in-person or virtual appointment to finish the application and nutrition check.

  2. Go to your appointment

    In person or virtual. Staff finish your application and do a free health and nutrition check.
Indiana WIC WIC limits for every state
WIC income limits, 48 states and DCJuly 2026 to June 2027
HouseholdPer yearPer month
1$29,526$2,461
2$40,034$3,337
3$50,542$4,212
4$61,050$5,088
5$71,558$5,964
6$82,066$6,839

Gross household income. Count each unborn baby as a household member.

Sources: Indiana Department of Health; USDA Food and Nutrition Administration; USDA Food and Nutrition Service (Federal Register). Data as of October 2026.

Doula coverage in Indiana

No

Indiana Medicaid doesn't cover doula care.

Payment
No Medicaid doula benefit. Moms on Medicaid pay a doula out of pocket or use a free or sliding-scale community program.
Notes
No Medicaid doula benefit. A 2019 law (SB 416) allowed Medicaid doula reimbursement but was never funded or implemented. 2026 bills HB 1049, SB 198 and SB 155 were introduced; none had passed as of September 2026. Some doulas who are also certified community health workers bill Medicaid as community health workers, according to the National Health Law Program.

130

doulas listed in Indiana

CMS NPPES and state doula lists

Doulas in IndianaDoula coverage in every state

Sources: National Health Law Program (NHeLP); National Academy for State Health Policy (NASHP). Data as of October 2026.

Lactation support in Indiana

No

In Indiana, Medicaid lists lactation classes as a non-covered service and has no separate lactation consultant benefit.

Notes
Indiana Medicaid's June 2026 professional fee schedule lists S9443 (lactation class) as a non-covered service, and no lactation benefit or lactation consultant provider type appears in the IHCP provider reference modules. Breastfeeding evaluation and instruction are part of routine newborn well-child (EPSDT) visits. KFF's 2021 survey listed Indiana as covering lactation consultation in all settings, including separately paid outpatient visits. Health plan extra benefits were not checked.

Indiana Medicaid member information

130

lactation consultants listed in Indiana

CMS NPPES

Lactation consultants in IndianaLactation coverage in every state

Sources: Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Indiana Health Coverage Programs; KFF. Data as of October 2026.

Breast pumps through Indiana Medicaid

Yes

In Indiana, Medicaid covers manual and electric breast pumps with a written order and no prior authorization.

Pump types
manual; personal electric
Prior authorization
Not required
Prescription
Required
Notes
The IHCP fee schedule lists manual (E0602) and electric (E0603) pumps as covered DME (purchase and rental) with no PA flag, and IHCP removed all PA for E0603 across fee-for-service and every managed care program effective August 26, 2022. Hospital-grade E0604 is listed as non-covered. A written order from an IHCP-enrolled physician, NP, CNS, CNM or PA is required for all DME. No frequency limit was found.

Indiana Medicaid member information

Sources: Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Indiana Health Coverage Programs; KFF. Data as of October 2026.

Childcare costs in Indiana

The U.S. Department of Labor's National Database of Childcare Prices has no county prices for Indiana. Call two or three providers near you, or your state's childcare resource and referral agency, for current prices.

What childcare costs nationally

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Women's Bureau. Data as of October 2026.

Questions about having a baby in Indiana

What is the income limit for pregnancy Medicaid in Indiana?

Indiana Medicaid covers pregnancy for household incomes up to 213% of the federal poverty level. At the 2026 poverty guidelines that's about $46,093 a year for a household of two, $58,192 for three and $70,290 for four. Count yourself plus each baby you're expecting.

How long does Medicaid cover you after birth in Indiana?

Indiana Medicaid covers you for 12 months after the pregnancy ends, a rule in place since April 2022.

What is the WIC income limit in Indiana?

From July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027, Indiana WIC uses USDA's limits: $40,034 a year for a household of two, $50,542 for three and $61,050 for four. If you get Medicaid, SNAP or TANF, you may already meet the income rule. Call 1-800-522-0874 to apply.

Does Indiana have paid family leave?

Indiana has no state paid family leave program, so paid time off after birth depends on your employer; federal FMLA gives eligible workers 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave.

Does Indiana Medicaid pay for a doula?

Indiana Medicaid doesn't cover doula care.

Sources

  1. 1.Medicaid and CHIP Income Eligibility Limits for Pregnant Women as a Percent of the Federal Poverty Level (as of January 2026) KFF State Health Facts. Accessed October 9, 2026.
  2. 2.Medicaid and CHIP Eligibility, Enrollment, and Renewal Policies as States Prepare for Major Medicaid Policy Changes (Table 2, January 2026) KFF and Georgetown University Center for Children and Families. Accessed October 9, 2026.
  3. 3.Medicaid Postpartum Coverage Extension Tracker (as of July 15, 2026) KFF. Accessed October 9, 2026.
  4. 4.Medicaid and CHIP Eligibility, Enrollment, and Renewal Policies as States Resume Routine Operations Following the Unwinding (Table 7: Presumptive Eligibility, January 2025) KFF and Georgetown University Center for Children and Families. Accessed October 9, 2026.
  5. 5.Indiana Medicaid: how to apply Indiana Family and Social Services Administration. Accessed October 9, 2026.
  6. 6.CMS approval of Indiana State Plan Amendment IN-22-0001 (12-month postpartum coverage), effective 2022-04-01 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Accessed October 9, 2026.
  7. 7.Annual Update of the HHS Poverty Guidelines (91 FR 1797, Jan. 15, 2026) U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Federal Register). Accessed October 9, 2026.
  8. 8.Indiana WIC (state WIC page) Indiana Department of Health. Accessed October 9, 2026.
  9. 9.Indiana WIC: state agency contact USDA Food and Nutrition Administration. Accessed October 9, 2026.
  10. 10.WIC: 2026/2027 Income Eligibility Guidelines (91 FR 23050, Apr. 29, 2026) USDA Food and Nutrition Service (Federal Register). Accessed October 9, 2026.
  11. 11.State Family and Medical Leave Laws (updated November 7, 2025) National Conference of State Legislatures. Accessed October 9, 2026.
  12. 12.State paid family and medical leave contributions and benefits (Feb. 6, 2026) Mercer Law & Policy Group. Accessed October 9, 2026.
  13. 13.State Paid Family & Medical Leave Insurance Laws (chart, April 2026) National Partnership for Women & Families. Accessed October 9, 2026.
  14. 14.The United States Leave Law Report, Vol. 12 (July 28, 2026) Tilt. Accessed October 9, 2026.
  15. 15.Pregnancy Discrimination and Workplace Rights Indiana Civil Rights Commission. Accessed October 9, 2026.
Show all 25 sources
  1. 16.29 CFR 825.110 Eligible employee Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (National Archives). Accessed October 9, 2026.
  2. 17.Doula Medicaid Project: state-by-state chart of doula Medicaid efforts (last updated Sep. 2026) National Health Law Program (NHeLP). Accessed October 9, 2026.
  3. 18.State Trends in Medicaid Coverage of Doula Services (published April 1, 2026; data as of March 2026) National Academy for State Health Policy (NASHP). Accessed October 9, 2026.
  4. 19.IHCP Professional Fee Schedule With Cutbacks (last updated June 9, 2026) Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Indiana Health Coverage Programs. Accessed October 9, 2026.
  5. 20.IHCP Provider Reference Module: Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment (EPSDT)/HealthWatch Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Indiana Health Coverage Programs. Accessed October 9, 2026.
  6. 21.Medicaid Coverage of Pregnancy-Related Services: Findings from a 2021 State Survey KFF. Accessed October 9, 2026.
  7. 22.IHCP Banner Page BR202230: IHCP removes prior authorization requirements for electric breast pumps Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Indiana Health Coverage Programs. Accessed October 9, 2026.
  8. 23.IHCP Provider Reference Module: Durable and Home Medical Equipment and Supplies (Version 7.0) Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Indiana Health Coverage Programs. Accessed October 9, 2026.
  9. 24.National Database of Childcare Prices: 2008-2022 (Data File) U.S. Department of Labor, Women's Bureau. Accessed October 9, 2026.
  10. 25.National Database of Childcare Prices Technical Report (September 2024) U.S. Department of Labor, Women's Bureau. Accessed October 9, 2026.

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