STATEHOUSE (June 16, 2026) – Indiana recently expanded a state website to help Hoosiers compare healthcare prices and quality, according to Allen County lawmakers.
The website, which was established under a 2020 law passed by the General Assembly, now includes additional resources to help Hoosiers save on medical care. The updated tool features prescription resources, hospital cash prices and nearly 2 billion healthcare claims records from insurers and other sources to make it easier for Hoosiers to know what they may pay for medical services – whether through insurance or cash – and compare costs.
State Rep. Martin Carbaugh (R-Fort Wayne) said the goals of the database are to better inform Hoosiers on healthcare costs, identify state healthcare needs, support policy and improve the quality and affordability of healthcare in the state.
"Healthcare decisions are some of the most important choices a family will make, and they deserve to make them with full pricing transparency," Carbaugh said. "This database puts real numbers and real comparisons in the hands of Hoosiers so they can find quality care that fits their budget."
State Rep. Dave Heine (R-Fort Wayne) said the database includes a list of healthcare providers that perform services within certain distances from a zip code, the average out-of-pocket costs for a service and the quality rating for that facility.
"For way too long the cost of a medical procedure has been a mystery up until the bill arrives in the mail," Heine said. "This website helps change that so now Hoosiers can walk into a provider's office knowing what to expect, and that kind of clarity makes a real difference for families budgeting every dollar."
State Rep. Chris Judy (R-Fort Wayne) said the website, under the name Indiana Health Prices, also now includes a chatbot that provides guided, easy-to-follow responses, pulls relevant information from other state databases and is available 24/7. The updated prescription resources section has links to external programs like Trump RX.
"Transparency is one of the most powerful tools we have for driving down costs," Judy said. "When providers know patients can compare prices and quality, it creates real accountability that ultimately benefits every Hoosier seeking care."
State Rep. Bob Morris (R-Fort Wayne) said healthcare providers and laboratories can also now voluntarily submit their pricing and service information to give patients access to even more data so they can make informed decisions.
"We want Hoosiers to have the same access to information that insurance companies have always had," Morris said. "With nearly 2 billion claims records, a 24/7 chatbot and prescription resources now at their fingertips, patients are no longer navigating the healthcare system alone."
In recent years, the legislature has advanced several new laws aimed at reducing healthcare costs for Hoosiers, including two priority efforts in 2025 that improve billing transparency and crack down on high costs at large nonprofit hospitals.
Visit indianahealthprices.in.gov to learn more and save on healthcare costs.
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State Rep. Martin Carbaugh (R-Fort Wayne) represents House
District 81, which includes a portion of Allen County.
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State Rep. Dave Heine (R-Fort Wayne) represents House
District 85, which includes a portion of Allen County.
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State Rep. Chris Judy (R-Fort Wayne) represents House District 83,
which includes portions of Allen and Whitley counties.
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State Rep. Bob Morris (R-Fort Wayne) represents House
District 84, which includes a portion of Allen County
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