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ID H0338
Bill
Status
1/16/2018
Primary Sponsor
Health and Welfare Committee
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AI Summary
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Authorizes the director to apply for a state innovation waiver under 42 U.S.C. 18052 from the federal government to modify provisions of the Affordable Care Act regarding health insurance coverage.
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Requires the Idaho Individual High Risk Reinsurance Pool board to review its plan of operation upon approval of a federal waiver providing additional funding and submit recommended changes to the director for approval.
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Expands Medicaid eligibility effective upon federal approval to include persons with costly and complex medical conditions who are under 65 years old, have incomes below the advance premium tax credit threshold, and lack access to affordable employer-sponsored coverage.
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Authorizes the Department of Health and Welfare to establish premiums for Medicaid participants with costly and complex medical conditions under terms approved by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Legislative Description
Adds to and amends existing law to authorize application for a certain waiver, to provide that the Board of Directors of the Idaho Individual High Risk Reinsurance Pool shall take certain action, to provide medical assistance eligibility for certain individuals and to provide that the Department of Health and Welfare will establish certain premiums.
HEALTH CARE
Last Action
Reported Printed and Referred to Health & Welfare
1/17/2018