Medicaid, Idaho

Idaho House introduces Medicaid expansion repeal bill
Idaho Republican lawmakers on Friday introduced a bill to repeal a voter-passed law to expand Medicaid. Idaho House Health and Welfare Committee Chairman John Vander Woude, R-Nampa, presented the bill — House Bill 58 — which lists Idaho House Assistant Majority Leader Josh Tanner,
Medicaid expansion is officially on the chopping block at the Idaho legislature
Supporters of Idaho's Medicaid expansion sign an RV used by campaign organizers, Reclaim Idaho. A new bill introduced Friday, Jan. 24 would repeal the law passed by voters in 2018. Idaho lawmakers are beginning the work to repeal the state’s voter-approved Medicaid expansion program.
Medicaid expansion in play as Idaho Legislature gavels in
Expansion helped cover people who made too much to qualify for Medicaid and fell into a coverage gap. The program covers about one in six adults and three in eight children in Idaho. LaSalle hopes legislators make the program more accessible for families this session.
Republicans take aim at Idaho Medicaid expansion. Democrats call bill a ‘total disconnect’
Republicans introduced legislation to repeal Idaho’s Medicaid expansion program, which provides insurance for 95,000 residents.
Idaho Legislature introduces bill to reduce income taxes
Idaho House Speaker Mike Moyle unveiled a proposal to reduce income taxes Thursday, calling it the first of three major tax reduction bills coming forward this legislative session. On Thursday, the House Revenue and Tax voted to introduce Moyle’s new bill,
Idaho lawmakers propose income tax cuts
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Idaho again looks to curtail Medicaid
BOISE — Idaho lawmakers are trying again to repeal Medicaid expansion, which would revoke health coverage for around 90,000 ...
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Legislative Notebook: It was a big week for highly anticipated – and consequential – bills in Idaho
In an effort to help Idahoans follow major bills, resolutions and memorials through the legislative process, the Idaho ...
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‘That impossible juggle:’ How Idaho parents of disabled kids are bracing for care program’s end
If the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services approves, Idaho’s program could end Jan. 31. If the federal ...
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Idaho’s Hispanic community continues to face challenges in health care access, report shows
A new report shows Idaho Hispanic Medicaid enrollment dropped by 8,500 since March 2023, with children's coverage falling by ...
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Idaho violates ADA by segregating adults with disabilities in nursing homes, DOJ finds
The U.S. Department of Justice said the state of Idaho unnecessarily segregates adults with physical disabilities in nursing ...
Republicans to focus on school vouchers, DEI, immigration as Idaho Legislature returns
Crane said he told House Speaker Mike Moyle, R-Star, that voters in the May primary chose Republicans who want school vouchers to happen. Crane also met with educators, he said, and relayed to them to ...
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DOJ: Idaho violating ADA with lack of services for people with physical disabilities
DOJ investigation finds Idaho violates the ADA by unnecessarily placing people with physical disabilities in nursing homes ...
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Idaho health director floats leadership reorganization to lawmakers
The new head of the state’s largest agency is well-accustomed to speaking before the state budget-writing committee, but on ...