Who We Are

MDwise is your local, Indiana-based nonprofit health care company. We were founded in 1994 to help vulnerable populations needing health coverage in Indiana. Our parent organization, McLaren Health Care, is a nonprofit integrated health system who believes all Indiana families should have access to high quality health care regardless of income. Our mission is to provide high quality health care. We only take care of families in Indiana. MDwise works with the State of Indiana and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to bring you the Hoosier Healthwise, Healthy Indiana Plan and Medicare Advantage programs.

MDwise has a large network of doctors, specialists and hospitals throughout the State of Indiana. We can help you make wise choices about your health, the health of your family and choosing a medical home. MDwise takes pride in providing Indiana families with quality and affordable health coverage for the whole family.

MDwise is accredited by a national organization that measures the quality of health care. It is called the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). MDwise was rated 3.5 out of 5 among health insurance plans in the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)’s Medicaid Health Insurance Plan Ratings for 2023.

MDwise is the right health plan for you and your family.

Over 95% of MDwise members surveyed would recommend MDwise to their family and friends. (2023 Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers Survey)

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What is the MDwise Mission?

MDwise provides high-quality, affordable health care services and improves the wellbeing of our members by bringing together exceptional employees, community leaders and health care professionals.

What is the MDwise Vision?

MDwise strives to be the most influential, trusted choice in health plans by doing what is best for the communities we serve.

What are the MDwise Values? (TIES to Leadership)

Trust

We trust each other and act with integrity. We are authentic, empowered to act and communicate openly with candor and caring. We make decisions for the greater good. We earn the trust of those we serve through transparency and accountability. We are dependable – a promise made is a promise kept.

Innovation

We continuously improve to be easier to do business with. We challenge the status quo, generate ideas, collaborate, value diversity and demonstrate agility. We are courageous, learn from experience and adjust quickly.

Excellence

We make sound decisions and deliver quality programs with precision. We are subject matter experts and perform at our full potential by working as a team.

Stewardship

We are mission driven. We are entrusted as stewards of a company that serves members, associates, customers, business partners, and our community. We care deeply about each other and all stakeholders. We are privileged to take care of our members and treat every dollar as if it were our own. We are efficient, set priorities and ensure our processes add value to enhance the member experience.

Leadership

We are industry thought leaders and advocates. We take initiative, are accountable for results and empower those around us to be their best. We roll up our sleeves and dig in to help. We lead by example.

Our Health Plans

Our Medicaid Plans

MDwise works with the State of Indiana and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to bring you the Hoosier Healthwise and Healthy Indiana Plan health insurance programs.

To learn more about Hoosier Healthwise and the Healthy Indiana Plan view our brochure (English) | view our brochure (Spanish).

Hoosier Healthwise

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A health plan for children under the age of 19 and pregnant women.

Hoosier Healthwise is a Medicaid health care plan that serves children under the age of 19. The Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) is part of Hoosier Healthwise. The level of coverage available to members depends on which Hoosier Healthwise benefit package they qualify for. Eligibility is based on the number of family members and household income.

Learn About Hoosier Healthwise

Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP)

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A health plan for adults age 19 - 64.

The Healthy Indiana Plan is an affordable health insurance program that serves uninsured Hoosiers between the ages of 19–64 who are not eligible for Medicaid or Medicare. This plan also includes pregnant women. Participants are required to make monthly contributions toward coverage.

Learn About Healthy Indiana Plan

Our Medicare Plan

MDwise Medicare Advantage

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MDwise Medicare Advantage