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ID S1311
Bill
Status
2/22/2018
Primary Sponsor
Health and Welfare Committee
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AI Summary
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Establishes a voluntary direct primary care pilot program in Idaho public health districts, with participating districts paying for services for eligible enrollees from available funding.
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Requires enrollees to be age 18 or older, earn 185% or less of the federal poverty limit, and complete a financial literacy course or health coaching program offered by a qualified nonprofit organization.
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Limits participating districts to paying no more than $70.00 per enrollee per month for direct primary care services, covering no more than 10 months, with districts able to use up to 30% of funds for administrative costs.
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Requires enrollees to remain in the course or health coaching program and participate in weekly or biweekly follow-up sessions after completion to continue receiving services; noncompliance triggers notice of ineligibility.
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Requires participating districts to report annually by January 31 to the state legislature on program status and efficacy, and sunsets the program on July 1, 2023.
Legislative Description
Adds to existing law to establish the program and to provide a sunset date.
DIRECT PRIMARY CARE PILOT PROGRAM
Last Action
Read First Time, Referred to Health & Welfare
2/23/2018