STATEHOUSE (June 17, 2026) – Indiana recently expanded a state website to help Hoosiers compare healthcare prices and quality, according to Hancock 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. Cory Criswell (R-Middletown) 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.
"Improving transparency is one of the most effective ways to encourage competition and help control healthcare costs," Criswell said. "This expanded database is part of ongoing efforts to put Hoosier patients first."
State Rep. Chris Jeter (R-Fishers) 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.
"Too many people are surprised by medical bills because they don't always know the cost of care upfront," Jeter said. "These new resources make it easier to compare options, plan ahead and find high-quality care at the lowest cost."
State Rep. Ethan Lawson (R-Greenfield) 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.
"This resource helps Hoosiers consider their options before they receive services," Lawson said. "The more information patients have, the more empowered they are to seek high-quality care at competitive prices."
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.
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. Cory Criswell (R-Middletown) represents House District 54,
which includes portions of Hancock, Henry, Rush and Shelby counties.
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State Rep. Chris Jeter (R-Fishers) represents House District 88,
which includes portions of Hamilton, Hancock, Madison and Marion counties.
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State Rep. Ethan Lawson (R-Greenfield) represents House District 53,
which includes portions of Hancock and Madison counties.
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