ID H0201

Increases CHIP Plan B eligibility threshold from 185% to 205% of federal poverty guidelines for children whose family modified adjusted gross income falls within this range.

Raises Medicaid eligibility income limits to 205% of federal poverty guidelines for children and pregnant women under the benchmark plan for low-income children and working-age adults.

Establishes new Section 56-269 requiring Idaho to amend its state plan to extend Medicaid eligibility for 12 months postpartum to individuals who were eligible for and received Medicaid while pregnant, in accordance with the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.

Requires the Department of Health and Welfare to begin the federal approval application process for the postpartum Medicaid extension no later than July 1, 2023, and to seek maximum federal financial participation.

Mandates legislative health and welfare committees review any reduction or elimination of federal funding exceeding 10% and recommend whether the postpartum coverage extension should continue, with review completed by the next regular legislative session.