STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS30438 / H0201
Over a third of women in Idaho do not have health insurance prior to pregnancy and do not have access to health
coverage beyond 60 days postpartum. This legislation will improve health access for pregnant/postpartum
women and infants and ensure 12 months postpartum health coverage for women.
FISCAL NOTE
The estimated fiscal impact annually to the state general fund is $6,278,526.00 annually once fully implemented,
with a federal match of $28,731,135 for a total of $35,009,661.00. It will likely be lower in be lower in the first
fiscal year as it won’t be fully implemented until federally approved.
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: 02/23/2023, 10:20 AM


Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 56-239, 56-254