So far, the state has received 46,995 applications. About 10,390 Hoosiers have been denied coverage. Some of which are those who fall below poverty standards, but have access to employer-sponsored health coverage.

With the high volume of applications filed, Roob said the state agency has had to double its staff. “We’re confident with the rate at which we’re growing.”

While HIP can only cover about 130,000 of the 400,000 uninsured Hoosiers, Roob is confident the state has time before the money runs out. “It’ll take us two and a half to three years to get there.”