Bill > H0058

This bill primarily targets Medicaid eligibility in Idaho by repealing Section 56-267 and making several amendments to existing state law. The bill eliminates previous provisions related to Medicaid expansion, specifically removing language about work requirements, exemptions, and waivers for Medicaid participants that were previously established. It removes references to a specific Medicaid eligibility category and modifies sections of state code to reflect these changes. The bill effectively narrows the scope of Medicaid eligibility by striking out detailed provisions about participant requirements, such as work hours, education, volunteering, and various exemption categories that were previously in place. Notably, the bill removes a section that outlined complex rules about participant compliance, such as verification every six months and potential penalties for non-compliance. The legislation will take effect on July 1, 2025, and is being implemented with an emergency clause, suggesting urgency in modifying the state's Medicaid program. By repealing and amending these sections, the bill aims to streamline and potentially restrict Medicaid access for certain populations in Idaho.

Health and Social Services

Health and Welfare Committee (House)

https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/H0058/