This bill proposes significant amendments to the Idaho Code, primarily focusing on the repeal of various sections and chapters related to the Department of Health and Welfare. Key provisions being repealed include those concerning the Administrative Procedure Act, minor violation reporting, and health-related policies such as the treatment of narcotic drug addicts and the Idaho Community Health Center Grant Program. The bill also eliminates regulations related to public assistance, Medicaid, and developmental disabilities, which raises concerns about the potential impacts on public health and safety. Additionally, the bill includes amendments to update references in the Hospital Assessment Fund provisions and declares an emergency for immediate implementation upon passage.

Further amendments address the assessment and reimbursement processes for service providers, ensuring eligible participants can choose their facilities based on medical needs and financial capabilities. The bill also revises definitions related to pharmacy practices and public assistance, clarifying terms and establishing new requirements for title insurance companies. Notable insertions include provisions that clarify the consequences of property transfers on public assistance eligibility and specify that funds in special needs trusts will not affect eligibility determinations. Overall, the bill aims to streamline health care operations, enhance the management of sensitive health information, and improve the efficiency of public assistance programs, with a scheduled effective date of July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 16-1640, 37-120, 37-132, 37-134, 37-2510, 37-2749, 39-251, 39-254, 39-601A, 39-603, 39-606, 39-609, 31-873, 39-907, 39-1212, 39-1223, 39-1308, 39-1314, 39-1802, 39-3306, 39-3354, 39-3354A, 39-3355, 39-4607, 39-4805, 39-8207, 56-104, 56-114, 56-116, 56-118, 56-131, 56-135, 56-206, 56-209, 56-214A, 56-216, 56-217, 56-220, 56-222, 56-224, 56-225, 56-227D, 56-228, 56-229, 56-233, 56-235E, 56-252, 56-262, 56-264, 56-1038, 56-1040, 56-1054, 56-1403, 56-1404, 56-1405, 56-1407, 56-1410, 56-1502, 56-1504, 56-1505, 56-1506, 56-1507, 56-1508, 56-1510, 56-1511, 56-1603, 56-1605, 56-1606, 56-1607, 56-1609, 56-1610, 66-409, 66-415, 66-416, 66-417, 67-6905, 18-217, 31-874, 39-605, 39-610, 39-1219, 39-1302, 39-1303, 39-1312, 39-1313, 39-1392, 39-2411, 39-3303, 54-1704, 55-819, 56-214, 56-234A, 56-1036, 56-1037