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ID H0807

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Health and Welfare Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Directs the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare to submit state plan amendments and waivers to CMS allowing legally responsible individuals (such as parents or spouses) to be paid for providing Medicaid personal care services

  • Caps personal care services provided by legally responsible individuals at 25 hours per week based on the assessed level of care

  • Limits the total number of legally responsible individuals authorized to provide paid personal care services to 1,000 participants at any one time

  • Allows individuals needing more than 25 hours per week of personal care to receive additional care from non-legally responsible providers

  • Declared an emergency measure, taking effect immediately upon passage and approval

Legislative Description

Adds to existing law to provide legislative approval for certain family personal care services.

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Last Action

Reported Printed and Referred to Health & Welfare

3/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Health and Welfare3/3/2026

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