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ID H0070
Bill
Status
3/16/2023
Primary Sponsor
Health and Welfare Committee
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AI Summary
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Defines "reimbursement rate" as 95% of the unadjusted Medicaid rate for medical charges under Title XIX of the Social Security Act in sections 20-605 and 31-3302, Idaho Code.
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Establishes that medical or dental services for persons confined at facilities shall be paid at the reimbursement rate unless otherwise established by contract or agreement.
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Allows county commissioners to negotiate and settle cases for financial assistance paid on behalf of the state, including full lien release.
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Removes references to the Catastrophic Health Care Cost Program from section 49-673 (Safety Restraint Use), eliminating the $5 apportionment of fines to that fund.
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Repeals section 57-813, Idaho Code, relating to the Catastrophic Health Care Cost Account, effective September 30, 2023.
Legislative Description
Amends and repeals existing law to revise provisions affected by the repeal of the County Indigent Program and the Catastrophic Health Care Cost Program.
COUNTY INDIGENT SERVICES AND FINANCES
Last Action
Reported Signed by Governor on March 15, 2023 Session Law Chapter 32 Effective: 03/15/2023 SECTION 1-4, 6 & 7; 09/30/2023 SECTION 5
3/16/2023