Jerome special needs bowling league steps up as lawmakers propose cutting $22 million in Medicaid funding

Jerome special needs bowling league steps up as lawmakers propose cutting $22 million in Medicaid funding

A new bill awaiting the governor's signature aims to cut almost $22 million in Medicaid funding for programs that help adults with disabilities in Idaho.State lawmakers say Medicaid pays more than $176 million in general funds to help people with disabilities live independently. House Bill 863 would reduce that budget, raising concerns among caregivers and advocates.WATCH: A proposed $22 million Medicaid cut in Idaho has caregivers worried about…