Eric Holcomb in 2016 IN Governor's race

On Crime: Give prosecutors resources to protect vulnerable seniors

Eric J. Holcomb: My administration will support county prosecutors by giving them the tools and resources they need to protect vulnerable adults at the local level, while at the same time directing the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) to work alongside those prosecutors to collaboratively develop best practices for the Adult Protective Services (APS) program. I will also instruct FSSA to work with Indiana's Prosecuting Attorneys to define the appropriate staff levels needed to protect endangered adults and support legislation to meet those staffing levels.

John R. Gregg: Our APS system is underfunded and understaffed. I've also pledged to examine and review all state law enforcement agencies. As we conduct these reviews we'll make sure that FSSA, our prosecutors, and law enforcement are working together to properly protect our seniors.

On Health Care: New Medicaid waiver for Structured Family Caregiving

Eric J. Holcomb: Hoosiers are entering their retirement years in record numbers, and they are expected to live longer than ever before. As has always been the case, many will turn to family or others to provide them with care. These unpaid caregivers face emotional, financial, and physical challenges unappreciated by most of us. Under my administration, I will instruct the Indiana Division of Aging to continue a new Medicaid waiver service called Structured Family Caregiving (SFC). The caregivers in this model, frequently family members, are paid and supported by a Medicaid certified SFC provider.

John R. Gregg: As Governor I will protect the CHOICE program and work to increase matching funds to utilize more Medicaid Aged and Disabled Waivers so more folks can stay in their homes and independent.

On Social Security: No mandates to offer retirement plans, but voluntary IRAs ok

Eric J. Holcomb: Everyone should save for retirement and should be encouraged to do so. However, my administration cannot impose additional burdens upon private industry in the form of mandates to offer retirement plans. Nevertheless, I would encourage employers to offer direct deposit to individual retirement accounts as a way for those without employer-sponsored plans to save. Moreover, my Economic Development Plan is designed to foster better paying jobs that should facilitate a greater amount of disposable income to save for retirement.

John R. Gregg: It has to be easier for people to save. We should provide incentivizes to employers, and saving for retirement should always be an opt-out, not opt-in, system. I also pledge to always advocate federally to protect and strengthen our Social Security system.

On Health Care: ObamaCare was the wrong answer to a national problem