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ID H0031
Bill
Status
3/13/2025
Primary Sponsor
Health and Welfare Committee
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AI Summary
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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
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Applies when items or services are covered under Idaho's state Medicaid plan or applicable waiver programs
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Makes technical corrections throughout Section 56-209b, Idaho Code, updating language from "which" to "that" and "account" to "fund"
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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