Medicaid, Idaho and House Bill 345

Medicaid work requirements, managed care bill heads to Idaho Senate
House Bill 345 calls for Idaho to seek Medicaid work requirements for able-bodied Idahoans, and other policies intended to save costs.
Idaho House approves Medicaid reform bill
The House on Thursday advanced a bill that would make major changes to the way that Idaho administers its Medicaid program.
Idaho House passes latest Medicaid work requirements bill
The latest bill to add work requirements to Idaho’s Medicaid expansion program is heading to the Senate. House Bill 345 easily cleared the House Thursday along party lines with little debate. Rep. Jordan Redman’s (R-Coeur d’Alene) newest proposal largely focuses on requiring participants to work, study or volunteer for 20 hours per week to qualify.
‘We’ve seen this play out’: New bill to curtail Idaho’s Medicaid expansion moves forward
Idaho’s Medicaid expansion program have sparked conflict. On Tuesday, a legislative hearing on a new proposal drew a full house.
Idaho Medicaid reform bill heads to House floor after heated debate
After around two hours of mostly negative testimony, the House Health and Welfare Committee voted on party lines to send House Bill 345 to the floor.
Several bills could bring change to Medicaid expansion in Idaho
A bill that would make 11 changes to the program, including a lifetime cap on benefits and work requirements, made it through the House but has stalled on the Senate side, but two more bills are floating around the statehouse,
An Idaho ‘reform’ bill would likely repeal voter-approved Medicaid expansion. Here’s why.
For years since voter-approved Idaho Medicaid expansion took effect in 2020, Republican state lawmakers have pointed to the program’s rising costs as a reason for reform. Two weeks ago, as
Lawmakers in the Idaho House approve Medicaid bill with new oversight measures
The Idaho House of Representatives passed a bill on Thursday requiring legislative approval for certain Medicaid State Plan amendments and waivers.
Idaho house passes Medicaid reform bill
House Bill 345 or the “Medicaid affordability and Health Care Access Act,” passed the Idaho House Thursday on a vote of 61 to 9.
Idaho House Republicans pass bill for Medicaid work requirements, managed care
The Idaho House — with support from every Republican House lawmaker — passed a bill to make significant policy changes to cut Medicaid costs.
Coeur d'Alene Press2d
MY TURN: Medicaid, a stronger Idaho: Finding hope and common ground
Idaho just took a big step toward protecting Medicaid and strengthening healthcare with the advancement of House Bill 345.
KIVI-TV2d
Inside the Statehouse: Income tax cuts, Medicaid changes, cursive requirements, and more
Idaho Legislative session started two months ago, and with more than 500 pieces of legislation introduced, keeping track of ...
Balancing Idaho Medicaid’s sustainability with rural access and a strong safety net | Opinion
If we don’t take steps to ensure its long-term stability, we risk compromising the very safety net so many Idahoans rely on.” ...
The Lewiston Tribune2d
Disability advocates voice fears on Medicaid
BOISE — Much of the conversation on a sweeping Medicaid-reform bill that’s making its way quickly through the Legislature has ...
WBAL-TV3d
Get the Facts: Here's who has Medicaid, what impact budget cuts could have
Find out how the proposed Medicaid budget cuts could affect millions of enrollees and the health centers they rely on.
The Idaho Press3d
'Utter chaos'; Disability advocates argue Medicaid reform bill could upend critical services...
Much of the conversation on a sweeping Medicaid-reform bill that’s making its way quickly through the Legislature has ...
KHQ3d
Kootenai County woman battling complex, rare medical issues fights for reimbursement from insurance
A woman who says she's battling complex and rare medical issues says she's now facing a new fight, this one for reimbursement ...
Bill would dramatically affect Medicaid
The provision of the bill related to managed care would affect the entire Medicaid program, not just the expansion population ...