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ID H0031

Bill

Status

Passed

3/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Health and Welfare Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires responsible third parties (such as insurers) to accept prior authorizations from the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare for items or services provided to Medicaid recipients, treating them as equivalent to authorizations issued by the third party itself

  • Applies when items or services are covered under Idaho's state Medicaid plan or applicable waiver programs

  • Makes technical corrections throughout Section 56-209b, Idaho Code, updating language from "which" to "that" and "account" to "fund"

  • Declared an emergency measure, taking effect July 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to provide that a third party that requires prior authorization for items or services provided to a recipient of medical assistance shall accept authorization from the state.

PUBLIC ASSISTANCE

Last Action

Reported Signed by Governor on March 11, 2025 Session Law Chapter 27 Effective: 07/01/2025

3/13/2025

Committee Referrals

Health and Welfare2/6/2025
Health and Welfare1/22/2025

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