Idaho Bills
6 bills · 2023 Regular Session
Repeals existing law relating to the Food Stamp Revolving Fund, which is no longer in use.
33 – 0
Amends existing law to establish provisions regarding work requirements for participants in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
This legislation closes three loopholes in Idaho’s food stamp program and returns greater accountability and oversight to the Idaho legislature. This bill limits the Department of Health and Welfare's ability to waive work requirements for the SNAP program by implementing the following provisions: 1) it would not allow the department to use geographic waivers without the legislature's express approval; 2) it prohibits the use of no-good-cause exemptions; and, 3) it implements mandatory employment and training for all able-bodied enrollees in food stamps.
27 – 7
Adds to existing law to provide that changes in financial eligibility requirements for public assistance programs must be provided in statute.
61 – 7
Amends and adds to existing law to modify eligibility requirements for CHIP Plan B and Medicaid and to provide for a state plan amendment extending Medicaid benefits for pregnant women for twelve months postpartum.
OverathirdofwomeninIdahodonothavehealthinsurancepriortopregnancyanddonothaveaccesstohealth coverage beyond 60 days postpartum. This legislation will improve health access for pregnant/postpartum women and infants and ensure 12 months postpartum health coverage for women.
Amends existing law to provide a civil penalty for public assistance providers who fail to timely complete required training for staff.
Amends and adds to existing law to modify eligibility requirements for CHIP Plan B and Medicaid and to provide for a state plan amendment extending Medicaid benefits for pregnant women for twelve months postpartum.
OverathirdofwomeninIdahodonothavehealthinsurancepriortopregnancyanddonothaveaccesstohealth coverage beyond 60 days postpartum. Infants and toddlers are behind in well child visits and developmental screenings. Idaho’s rate of uninsured children is also on the rise. This legislation will improve health access for pregnant/postpartum women and infants and ensure 12 months postpartum health coverage for women.