Bill > H0913

This bill amends existing Idaho law to revise provisions regarding Medicaid eligibility expansion, specifically by adding a new requirement that individuals must demonstrate compliance with community engagement requirements for three consecutive months before applying for or continuing to receive Medicaid under this expansion. Medicaid is a joint federal and state program that helps with medical costs for some people with limited income and resources. The federal poverty level is a measure used to determine eligibility for certain programs, and 133% of that level is the income threshold being considered. The community engagement requirements are established by federal law (42 U.S.C. 1396a(xx)), and this bill mandates their implementation by December 31, 2026, after which non-compliance will lead to denial of enrollment or disenrollment from Medicaid. The bill also declares an emergency, meaning it will take effect immediately upon passage and approval.

Health and Social Services

Ways and Means Committee (House)

https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0913/