Idaho, Medicaid

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.
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
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,
Medicaid reform bill sent to House floor
A bill to make big changes to the way Idaho administers Medicaid advanced to the Idaho House floor Tuesday morning.
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.
‘We’ve seen this play out’: New bill to curtail Idaho’s Medicaid expansion moves forward
A House committee chamber at the Idaho State Capitol was so packed early Tuesday morning that the officer standing guard had to turn people away. Dozens had descended upon the hearing room to testify on yet another proposal to curtail spending on the state’s Medicaid expansion program.
Legislature introduces tweaked Medicaid cost bill with work requirements
Idaho House lawmakers introduced a revised version of a bill intended to control Medicaid costs. After an unusually long debate about whether to formally introduce the bill, which would make the bill available online to the public,
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
The Lewiston Tribune1d
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 ...
LocalNews8.com2d
Idaho House passes bill, restricting the use of SNAP benefits
The Idaho House passed a bill Monday that will restrict the purchase of junk foods like soda and candy using the Supplemental ...
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 ...
The Idaho Press1d
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.
Make-A-Wish Idaho granting more wishes for critically sick children
The Gem State’s population growth is creating greater need for Make-A-Wish Idaho to fulfill wishes for more children.
Boise State Public Radio22h
Affordable housing efforts among Boise efforts on hold with Trump Administration's federal grants freeze
Boise Mayor Lauren McLean says cities across Idaho are still evaluating what programs are affected and what could happen next ...
Firing squad could become Idaho's main execution method under a bill awaiting governor's approval
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Death by firing squad could become Idaho's primary method of execution under a bill headed to the governor's desk this week. The Idaho Senate passed the bill on Wednesday, and it ...
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.” ...