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ID H0122
Bill
Status
2/10/2023
Primary Sponsor
Health and Welfare Committee
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AI Summary
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Increases CHIP Plan B eligibility threshold from 185% to 255% of federal poverty guidelines for children in families with modified adjusted gross income.
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Increases Medicaid eligibility for children from 185% to 255% of federal poverty guideline and for pregnant women from 133% to 205% of federal poverty guideline.
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Creates new Idaho Code Section 56-269 to extend Medicaid coverage for 12 months postpartum to individuals who received Medicaid while pregnant, in accordance with the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.
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Requires the Department of Health and Welfare to begin applying for federal approval of the postpartum Medicaid coverage state plan amendment no later than July 1, 2023.
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Mandates legislative committees review any federal funding reductions greater than 10% for postpartum coverage and recommend to the legislature whether the eligibility extension should continue, with review completed by the next regular legislative session.
Legislative Description
Amends and adds to existing law to modify eligibility requirements for CHIP Plan B and Medicaid and to provide for a state plan amendment extending Medicaid benefits for pregnant women for twelve months postpartum.
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Last Action
Reported Printed and Referred to Health & Welfare
2/13/2023