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Idaho's Medicaid Overhaul: Savings or Vulnerable Coverage Risk?

3/14/2025

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Idaho's House Bill 345, poised for Governor Brad Little's approval, seeks to overhaul Medicaid by implementing managed care and work requirements for those aged 19-64. While supporters tout potential savings of $15.9 million by 2026, critics fear it could jeopardize coverage for the state's most vulnerable residents, raising concerns about rising costs and access to care.

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Idaho's House Bill 345, poised for Governor Brad Little's approval, seeks to overhaul Medicaid by implementing managed care and work requirements for those aged 19-64. While supporters tout potential savings of $15.9 million by 2026, critics fear it could jeopardize coverage for the state's most vulnerable residents, raising concerns about rising costs and access to care.