STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS30879 / H0398
This legislation amends Chapter 2, Title 56, to create Section 56-270, Idaho Code, to require legislative approval
of waivers and state plan amendments. This prohibits the state Department of Health and Welfare from seeking
or implementing a Medicaid State Plan or a waiver pursuant to Section 1115 or 1915 of the Social Security
Act without legislative approval provided in statute. This legislation does not affect pre-existing state plan
amendment or waiver programs implemented prior to this legislation taking effect.
FISCAL NOTE
This legislation causes no additional expenditures of funds at the state or local level of government nor does
it cause an increase or decrease in revenue for state or local government therefore the legislation has no fiscal
impact.
Contact:
Representative Megan Blanksma
(208) 332-1000
DISCLAIMER: This statement of purpose and fiscal note are a mere attachment to this bill and prepared by a proponent
of the bill. It is neither intended as an expression of legislative intent nor intended for any use outside of the legislative
process, including judicial review (Joint Rule 18).
Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note Bill SOP/FN INTRODUCED: 01/16/2024, 10:35 AM