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ID S1204

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/22/2016

Primary Sponsor

Dan Schmidt

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds new Section 56-267 to Idaho Code requiring the state to amend its Medicaid state plan to expand eligibility to persons under 65 years of age with modified adjusted gross income at or below 133% of the federal poverty level who have no other coverage under the state plan

  • Expansion aligns with federal Social Security Act sections 1902(a)(10)(A)(i)(VIII) and 1902(e)(14)

  • Requires the Department of Health and Welfare to take all necessary actions to implement the expansion as soon as practicable

  • Corrects code reference in Section 56-262 to include the new section 56-267 in the definitions applicability range

  • Declares an emergency, making the act effective immediately upon passage and approval

Legislative Description

Amends and adds to existing law to provide that the state shall expand Medicaid eligibility to certain persons.

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Last Action

Reported Printed; referred to Health & Welfare

1/25/2016

Committee Referrals

Judiciary and Rules1/22/2016

Full Bill Text

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