New bill to curtail Idaho’s Medicaid expansion moves forward

‘We’ve seen this play out’: New bill to curtail Idaho’s Medicaid expansion moves forward
Idaho’s Medicaid expansion program have sparked conflict. On Tuesday, a legislative hearing on a new proposal drew a full house.
Several bills could bring change to Medicaid expansion in Idaho
A bill that would make 11 changes to the program, including a lifetime cap on benefits and work requirements, made it through the House but has stalled on the Senate side, but two more bills are floating around the statehouse,
Idaho Medicaid reform bill heads to House floor after heated debate
After around two hours of mostly negative testimony, the House Health and Welfare Committee voted on party lines to send House Bill 345 to the floor.
Idaho bill that could repeal Medicaid expansion advances to House, despite negative public testimony
If 11 Medicaid policy changes aren’t approved in Idaho, Rep. Jordan Redman’s bill would repeal voter-approved Medicaid expansion
An Idaho ‘reform’ bill would likely repeal voter-approved Medicaid expansion. Here’s why.
For years since voter-approved Idaho Medicaid expansion took effect in 2020, Republican state lawmakers have pointed to the program’s rising costs as a reason for reform. Two weeks ago, as
Bill introduced could shift Idaho's Medicaid program
Redman said the new bill was based on testimony and concerns expressed on the House floor about the law with the repeal trigger.
Bill that could lead to repeal of Medicaid expansion passes Idaho House in close vote
A bill that could eventually lead to the repeal of Medicaid expansion cleared the House in a narrow vote Wednesday.
Idaho House committee advances ‘compromise’ Medicaid cost bill
A bill to Medicaid costs in Idaho is headed to the House floor for a vote after a committee voted to advance it on Tuesday.
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Bill would dramatically affect Medicaid
The provision of the bill related to managed care would affect the entire Medicaid program, not just the expansion population ...
Idaho governor Brad Little weighs in on proposed tax cuts, Medicaid threats and school choice
Little said he had concerns that may not be the case if the Legislature enacts all of its proposed tax cuts, reducing a total ...
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Bill introduced could significantly shift Idaho's Medicaid program
BOISE — Idaho lawmakers are considering a new proposal that would dramatically impact the state Medicaid program.
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Bill introduced could completely shift Idaho's Medicaid program
Idaho lawmakers are considering a new proposal that would dramatically impact the state Medicaid program. Idaho Rep. Jordan Redman, R-Coeur d’Alene, this week introduced House Bill 328 ...
Idaho AG celebrates end of ‘meddlesome’ emergency abortion lawsuit as case is dropped
It has been our position from the beginning that there is no conflict between EMTALA and Idaho’s Defense of Life Act,” said ...
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Idaho mom fears Medicaid cuts could impact families with sick children
Brianna Cline, a mother from Idaho, is voicing concerns over potential cuts to Medicaid, a program she credits with saving ...
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Hispanics in Idaho face disproportionate challenges in accessing healthcare coverage, report shows
As the Idaho legislature considers bills that would kill Medicaid expansion in the state, a report shows cuts to the ...
Balancing Idaho Medicaid’s sustainability with rural access and a strong safety net | Opinion
If we don’t take steps to ensure its long-term stability, we risk compromising the very safety net so many Idahoans rely on.” ...