This bill proposes significant changes to Idaho's Medicaid program by repealing Section 56-267, which pertains to Medicaid eligibility expansion. Additionally, it amends several sections of the Idaho Code, including Section 31-3502, which now removes a reference to the repealed section, and Section 56-253, which eliminates provisions regarding certain waivers related to Medicaid. The bill also corrects a code reference in Section 56-262, ensuring that definitions apply correctly to the relevant sections of the Idaho Code.

Furthermore, the bill emphasizes the director's authority to implement changes to the Medicaid program aimed at improving service quality and cost efficiency. It allows the director to create health-need categories and develop benchmark plans, while also establishing mechanisms for participant placement and health risk assessments. The bill declares an emergency, making it effective immediately, with a specified full force date of July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 56-267, 31-3502, 56-253, 56-262