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ID S1204
Bill
Status
1/22/2016
Primary Sponsor
Dan Schmidt
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AI Summary
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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
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Expansion aligns with federal Social Security Act sections 1902(a)(10)(A)(i)(VIII) and 1902(e)(14)
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Requires the Department of Health and Welfare to take all necessary actions to implement the expansion as soon as practicable
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Corrects code reference in Section 56-262 to include the new section 56-267 in the definitions applicability range
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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