Idaho Bills

Amends, repeals, and adds to existing law to revise provisions regarding behavioral health services.

This bill simplifies the fee determination for patients and families receiving adult or children’s mental health services through the Department of Health and Welfare. The current fee schedule is complex and cannot be easily implemented under the new Idaho Behavioral Health Plan contract. The fee schedule is eliminated, but the 5% cap on out-of-pocket expenses is retained for patients and parents with the ability to pay. Associated regulations are moved into statute in conjunction with this bill.