Bill > S1205

This bill amends existing law to expand Medicaid eligibility and medical assistance for certain low-income individuals in Idaho. Specifically, it modifies the "benchmark plan" categories to include low-income adults aged 19 to 65 whose modified adjusted gross income does not exceed 100% of the federal poverty level and who were not otherwise eligible for coverage before March 23, 2010. For those with incomes between 100% and 133% of the federal poverty level, the state will offer premium assistance to purchase a qualified health plan through the Idaho health insurance exchange. The bill also adds provisions for personal accountability requirements for these low-income adult participants, aims to reimburse a catastrophic health care cost fund, and seeks federal waivers to implement these changes. Importantly, the bill includes a provision that if necessary federal approvals are not obtained or if federal law changes in a conflicting manner, the Governor can issue a proclamation to make the act null and void, and the act will also become void if federal financial participation for low-income adults drops below a 90% commitment.