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Gov. Little approves controversial bill to add work requirements to Medicaid

On Wednesday, Governor Brad Little signed House Bill 345 into law, establishing work requirements for all able-bodied Idahoans on Medicaid, aiming to balance healthcare access with financial accountability.
The bill received unanimous support from Republican lawmakers and was opposed by Democrats, while allowing eligible Idahoans access to tax credits for insurance.
The legislation is estimated to save Idaho $15.9 million in fiscal year 2026, pending federal approval.

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Legislative Notebook: Governor signs bill making major changes to Idaho Medicaid • Idaho Capital Sun

Idaho Gov. Brad Little gives a press conference after delivering his annual State of the State address on Jan. 6, 2025, in the Lincoln Auditorium in the Idaho Capitol. (Pat Sutphin for the Idaho Capital Sun)In an effort to help Idahoans follow major bills, resolutions and memorials through the legislative process, the Idaho Capital Sun will produce a “legislative notebook” at the end of each week to gather information in one place that concerns …

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Little signs Medicaid reform bill, shifting program to managed care and creating work requirements

BOISE — Idaho Gov. Brad Little on Wednesday signed a bill that may bring significant changes to Idaho’s Medicaid program.

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Large crowd rallies to protect Medicaid coverage in Idaho

Hundreds of Idahoans gathered at the statehouse in Boise on Thursday after Governor Brad Little signed House Bill 345, which mandates that any changes to the Medicaid State Plan must be approved by state legislators. The new law also introduces work requirements for able-bodied adults enrolled in Medicaid, specifying that participants must work, study, or volunteer at least 20 hours a week to be eligible for the program."House Bill 345 definitel…

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