STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS27610 / H0499
The purpose of this bill is to amend the State Plan to cover home visitation for Medicaid participants.
Cost-benefit analyses show that high quality home visiting programs offer returns on investment ranging
from $1.75 to $5.70 for every dollar spent due to reduced costs of child protection, K-12 special education
and grade retention, and criminal justice expense. This estimate uses the mid-point of $3.26. The goal is to
provide services for families prenatal through age five in the home setting by a qualified provider.
FISCAL NOTE
State: Total state cost estimate is $2M from the state general fund, while state savings estimate is $6.6M.
Federal: Total demonstration federal costs estimate is $4.7M, while federal savings estimate is $15.3.
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: 02/12/2020, 10:10 AM


Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 56-262