Bill that could lead to repeal of Medicaid expansion passes Idaho House in close vote
A bill that could eventually lead to the repeal of Medicaid expansion cleared the House in a narrow vote Wednesday.
‘One accident away from bankruptcy’: Idaho House passes bill to gut Medicaid expansion
When a bill that could slash health care coverage for tens of thousands of low-income Idahoans was introduced in the Legislature, Rep. Megan Egbert, D-Boise, said she got an angry voicemail from a farmer in Central Idaho who mistakenly thought she supported the measure.
Divided Idaho House passes bill critics say will repeal Medicaid expansion
A bill that could repeal voter-approved Medicaid expansion narrowly cleared its first chamber of the Idaho Legislature. After an hour and a half of debate Wednesday, the Idaho House on a narrow 38-32 vote passed a Medicaid expansion reform-or-repeal bill.
Bill that could kill Medicaid expansion clears Idaho House
Idaho’s Medicaid expansion program could come to an end under a bill passed by House lawmakers Wednesday. To keep the program alive, 11 requirements must be met by July 2026. Those include implementing work requirements, capping the number of participants and limiting their lifetime eligibility.
Bill that sets conditions for Medicaid expansion passes Idaho House, moves to Senate
A bill that would set conditions for Medicaid expansion passed the Idaho House of Representatives on Wednesday with a vote of 38 in favor, 32 against.
Divisive Medicaid reform bill heads to the Idaho Senate
Introduced by Rep. Jordan Redman, R-District 3, House Bill 138 would place 11 additional requirements or policy changes to Medicaid, a federal and state program that assists in covering medical costs for people with lower income and resources.
Idaho House committee freezes bill banning candy, soda for SNAP users
A bill that would forbid Idaho food benefit recipients from using taxpayer dollars to buy candy or soda is getting put on ice for a couple weeks.
Medicaid bill moves to Senate
Measure would require the program meet conditions under threat of repealIdaho Senate OKs divisive measure 20-15, putting issue in governor’s hands
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OPINION: HB 138 threatens voter-approved Medicaid expansion
Case in point: The proposal to change the state’s Medicaid expansion program, which was put in place after 61% of voters ...
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Idaho bill that could repeal Medicaid expansion advances to House, despite negative public testimony
House Bill 138, by Rep. Jordan Redman, R-Coeur d’Alene, requires Idaho to enact 11 Medicaid policy changes or repeal Medicaid expansion — a policy that lets more low-income Idahoans be ...
Idaho bill targets prenatal care, food assistance, other services for certain immigrants
An Idaho lawmaker introduced a bill last week to remove service options such as soup kitchens, crisis counseling, and ...