As lawmakers introduce measures to repeal Medicaid expansion in the state, advocates say the program that provides healthcare to 85,000 Idahoans should be saved.
A young wife and mom, married with two delightful children, became seriously ill. She was admitted to a local hospital, but her infection worsened to the acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) stage.
The committee voted on party lines to introduce the bill, known as voting “to print,” with the two Democrats voting against it.
A group of Idahoans are calling on the state's leaders to protect Medicaid as conversations around cuts in Washington D.C. continue.
Supporters of Idaho's Medicaid expansion sign an RV used by campaign organizers, Reclaim Idaho. A new bill introduced Friday, Jan. 24 would repeal the law passed by voters in 2018. Idaho lawmakers are beginning the work to repeal the state’s voter-approved Medicaid expansion program.
Idaho lawmakers are trying again to repeal Medicaid expansion, which would revoke health coverage for around 90,000 Idahoans.
BOISE — Idaho lawmakers are trying again to repeal Medicaid expansion, which would revoke health coverage for around 90,000 Idahoans. Voters in 2018 approved the expansion of Medicaid coverage to adults who fell in the gap between qualifying for traditional Medicaid and being able to afford the state health care exchange.
Tens of thousands of Idahoans are at risk of losing their Medicaid due to a new bill proposed by some Idaho lawmakers.
Introducing work requirements for Medicaid recipients is something the GOP has suggested will be brought into action.
The Boise Airport, which is owned and operated by the city, is awaiting reimbursement of about $2.7 million in expenditures through a federal grant, Airport Director Rebecca Hupp told the Statesman. After the Trump administration’s sudden directive, she was unclear when the airport may receive that payment.
Rural Hispanic communities face severe health care barriers, with a fraction of doctors and sharp drops in Medicaid and children's insurance coverage.
A bill to repeal Medicaid Expansion, the voter initiative passed back in 2018 has been presented at the statehouse.Rep. John Vanderwould R, Nampa presented RS