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ID H0110
Bill
Status
3/19/2025
Primary Sponsor
Health and Welfare Committee
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AI Summary
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Idaho Department of Health and Welfare cannot prohibit state-licensed or registered health care providers from delivering Medicaid-covered services within their authorized scope of practice
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Two exceptions allow the department to restrict providers: when state law or regulation expressly excludes a specific provider type from serving Medicaid beneficiaries, or when a provider lacks a written agreement with the Medicaid program
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Creates new Section 67-9417 in Idaho Code, titled "Practice Authority Protection"
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Declared an emergency measure with an effective date of July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Adds to existing law to provide that the Department of Health and Welfare shall not prohibit licensed or registered health care providers from providing services covered by the state Medicaid program.
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Last Action
Reported Signed by Governor on March 18, 2025 Session Law Chapter 92 Effective: 07/01/2025
3/19/2025