Idaho Gov. Brad Little submits plan to balance state budget without repealing Medicaid expansion

Idaho Gov. Brad Little issued plans Monday to balance the state budget by cutting state programs and reducing Medicaid ...
KIVI-TV

‘Leave Medicaid alone’: Advocates pack Idaho Statehouse to defend Medicaid funding

The Idaho Statehouse was filled with advocates for Medicaid ahead of Gov. Brad Little’s State of the State address. Families ...
KIVI-TV

Idaho lawmakers weigh future of Medicaid expansion and its budget impact as session nears

As Idaho’s legislative session approaches, the future of Medicaid expansion has become a key question for both the state ...

Idaho Gov. Brad Little says he won’t support repeal of Medicaid expansion

But amid rising health care costs, Idaho’s share of the burden has significantly exceeded lawmakers’ expectations: from $32 ...
East Idaho News on MSN

Local lawmakers discuss budget shortfall, Medicaid at Pocatello legislative preview

Idaho’s growing budget shortfall and the future of Medicaid expansion were hot topics during the League of Women Voters of ...
Idaho Statesman on MSN

Idaho Gov. Brad Little takes questions on Medicaid, tax cuts and school vouchers

Idaho Gov. Brad Little takes questions from members of the Idaho Press Club and Capitol Correspondents Association—questions ...
Idaho State JournalOpinion

Commentary: Idaho needs to keep Medicaid expansion

The governor of Idaho says he will not support repealing the Medicaid expansion law. He won't "promise" to veto the bill if ...
The Spokesman-Review

Idaho sheriffs worry Medicaid mental health cuts pose ‘significant public-safety concern’

Idaho sheriffs are warning elected officials that new state Medicaid cuts to critical mental health services for people with severe mental illness could pose a public safety risk. A letter by the ...
The Spokesman-Review

Idaho needs another $108 million to pay Medicaid mental health contractors

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is asking for another $108 million to pay Medicaid mental health contractors. If approved by the Idaho Legislature, the supplemental budget request would let ...
Idaho State Journal

Idaho Medicaid to be privately managed in 2029, health officials expect

Idaho health officials say it’ll take years to switch all Idaho Medicaid benefits to being managed by private companies. Through a sweeping bill meant to cut Medicaid costs, the Idaho Legislature this ...
AOL

Idaho Medicaid contractor to cut critical services for people with severe mental illness

IDAHO FALLS (Idaho Capital Sun) — The private company that runs Idaho Medicaid’s mental health benefits is planning to cut critical services for people with severe mental illness. The latest round of ...