Bill
Bill > H0199
ID H0199
Adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding refugee medical assistance.
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Introduced
02/10/2025
02/10/2025
In Committee
03/07/2025
03/07/2025
Crossed Over
02/21/2025
02/21/2025
Passed
03/20/2025
03/20/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/25/2025
03/25/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
RELATING TO THE REFUGEE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE ACT; AMENDING TITLE 56, IDAHO CODE, BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW CHAPTER 5, TITLE 56, IDAHO CODE, TO PRO- VIDE A SHORT TITLE, TO DEFINE TERMS, TO ESTABLISH PROVISIONS REGARDING ELIGIBILITY, AND TO PROVIDE LIMITATIONS ON
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Refugee Medical Assistance Act in Idaho, creating a comprehensive framework for providing medical assistance to refugees and certain special immigrants. The bill defines refugees as individuals with specific immigration statuses, including those paroled, admitted as conditional entrants, admitted as refugees, granted asylum, or those with special immigration status from Afghanistan or Iraq. Eligibility for medical assistance is determined based on income, with individuals qualifying if their countable income does not exceed 133% of the federal poverty guidelines, and those above this threshold can "spend down" by subtracting medical costs from their income. The bill specifically excludes refugee cash assistance and sponsor-provided income and in-kind services from income calculations when determining eligibility. The medical assistance program is funded by federal sources (42 U.S.C. 1396 and 1397) and is contingent upon federal funding and state spending authority. The bill also nullifies existing administrative rules related to Refugee Medical Assistance on July 1, 2025, and declares an emergency, making the act effective on the same date, ensuring immediate implementation of these new provisions for supporting refugees' medical needs.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Health and Welfare Committee (H)
Last Action
SECTION 2 (on 03/25/2025)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/H0199/ |
BillText | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/H0199.pdf |
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/H0199SOP.pdf |
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