H00582025 Regular Session
Amends and repeals existing law to end eligibility for Medicaid for certain persons.
MEDICAID -- Amends and repeals existing law to end eligibility for Medicaid for certain persons.
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STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
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Thislegislationrepeals§56-267ofIdahoCode,MedicaidExpansion,thecostsofwhichhavebeenconsiderably more than originally projected. Additional changes are made to §31-3502 and §56-263 where the expansion is referenced.
FISCAL NOTE
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In FY 2026, the Department of Health and Welfare estimated Medicaid Expansion would cost $1,123,526,800. With expenses split approximately 90% federal and 10% state, estimated savings are anticipated to be at least $110 million annually to the state.
LATEST ACTION
Reported Printed and Referred to Health & Welfare
BILL INFO
- Session
- 2025
- Chamber
- house
- Status date
- Jan 24, 2025
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