A group of Idahoans are calling on the state's leaders to protect Medicaid as conversations around cuts in Washington D.C. continue.

The committee voted on party lines to introduce the bill, known as voting “to print,” with the two Democrats voting against it.

Idaho voters gave the green light to Medicaid expansion, giving health insurance to folks who can’t get traditional Medicaid. Now, though, some lawmakers say the program will cost the state close to $100 million this year and want to repeal the program.

Supporters of Idaho's Medicaid expansion sign an RV used by campaign organizers, Reclaim Idaho. A new bill introduced Friday, Jan. 24 would repeal the law passed by voters in 2018. Idaho lawmakers are beginning the work to repeal the state’s voter-approved Medicaid expansion program.

Idaho lawmakers are trying again to repeal Medicaid expansion, which would revoke health coverage for around 90,000 Idahoans.

Introducing work requirements for Medicaid recipients is something the GOP has suggested will be brought into action.

Tens of thousands of Idahoans are at risk of losing their Medicaid due to a new bill proposed by some Idaho lawmakers.

BOISE — Idaho lawmakers are trying again to repeal Medicaid expansion, which would revoke health coverage for around 90,000 Idahoans. Voters in 2018 approved the expansion of Medicaid coverage to adults who fell in the gap between qualifying for traditional Medicaid and being able to afford the state health care exchange.

A new bill could bolster efforts to combat fraud within the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare's (IDHW) benefit programs."Currently, the dep

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 major happenings in the Legislature and other news relating to state

Rural Hispanic communities face severe health care barriers, with a fraction of doctors and sharp drops in Medicaid and children's insurance coverage.