This bill proposes significant amendments to the Idaho Code, primarily focusing on the repeal of various sections related to the Department of Health and Welfare. Key repeals include provisions concerning the Administrative Procedure Act, narcotic drug treatment regulations, and public assistance programs, among others. The intent behind these repeals is to streamline health and welfare regulations, removing outdated or redundant provisions while maintaining essential services. Additionally, the bill includes amendments to update references in the hospital assessment fund provisions and correct obsolete language, reflecting a comprehensive effort to modernize Idaho's health and welfare statutes.

Furthermore, the bill establishes new provisions related to the funding and assessment of private hospitals and nursing facilities, detailing how funds will be collected and distributed for payments under the medical assistance program. It introduces new assessment rates and methodologies while emphasizing compliance with federal regulations. The legislation also addresses the management and disclosure of mental health records, clarifies eligibility criteria for public assistance, and establishes a poison control center. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the efficiency of health care regulations and funding processes while ensuring that facilities can continue to provide necessary services to Medicaid beneficiaries.

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