Indiana Disability Resources
If you just got hurt on the job, received a diagnosis, or need to understand what Indiana offers for people with disabilities, this page covers the major programs and how to access them.
Workers' Compensation
The Indiana Workers' Compensation Board handles claims.
What to do if you're hurt at work:- Report the injury to your employer immediately.
- Your employer selects the treating physician.
- File a claim with the Workers' Compensation Board if benefits are denied.
- Notify your employer as soon as possible.
- File a formal claim within 2 years of the injury.
- Nearly all Indiana employers must carry workers' compensation insurance.
- Temporary total disability pays 66 2/3% of average weekly wage.
- Employer directs medical care.
- Phone: 317-232-3809 / 1-800-824-2667
- Web: in.gov/wcb
State Disability Programs
Indiana does not have a state disability insurance program. Apply through federal SSDI/SSI.
Medicaid
Indiana Medicaid includes Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP) for adults.
How to apply:- Online at in.gov/fssa/hip
- By phone: 1-800-403-0864
- Web: in.gov/medicaid
Vocational Rehabilitation
Indiana Vocational Rehabilitation Services (IVRS) helps people with disabilities find employment. Contact:- Phone: 317-232-1427 / 1-800-545-7763
- Web: in.gov/fssa/ddrs/rehabilitation-services
Disability Rights
Indiana Disability Rights is the state's federally designated Protection and Advocacy organization. Contact:- Phone: 317-722-5555 / 1-800-622-4845
- Web: indianadisabilityrights.org
Veterans Services
The Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs provides state-level assistance.
Contact:- Phone: 317-232-3910 / 1-800-400-4520
- Web: in.gov/dva
State Employment Protections
Indiana has the Indiana Civil Rights Law, which prohibits disability discrimination for employers with 15 or more employees.
Where to file a complaint:- Indiana Civil Rights Commission: 317-232-2600 / 1-800-628-2909
- Web: in.gov/icrc
Key Contacts
| Agency | Phone | Website | |--------|-------|---------| | Workers' Compensation Board | 1-800-824-2667 | in.gov/wcb | | Medicaid / HIP | 1-800-403-0864 | in.gov/medicaid | | Vocational Rehabilitation Services | 1-800-545-7763 | in.gov/fssa/ddrs | | Indiana Disability Rights | 1-800-622-4845 | indianadisabilityrights.org | | Dept. of Veterans Affairs | 1-800-400-4520 | in.gov/dva | | Indiana Civil Rights Commission | 1-800-628-2909 | in.gov/icrc | | Social Security Administration | 1-800-772-1213 | ssa.gov |