US Edition
Idaho House Committee advances bill to repeal voter-approved medicaid expansion
The bill aims to repeal Medicaid expansion by 2028, risking coverage loss for about 90,000 Idahoans and citing an estimated $1.334 billion in state budget savings.
- The committee's 10-6 vote advanced a bill Monday to repeal Medicaid expansion, sending it to print for a full hearing; if approved, the measure ends expansion on Jan. 1, 2028.
- Facing budget pressures, Idaho lawmakers cited the Idaho DOGE Task Force's recommendation and the state share of expansion costs rising from $32 million to $110 million.
- Rep. Jordan Redman, R-Coeur d'Alene, who co-sponsored the 2025 managed-care transition law, argued voters lacked full cost information and cited the $22,032 income threshold for eligibility.
- Opponents warned repeal would remove coverage for nearly 90,000 Idahoans, with 79,418 enrolled last month, and bipartisan opposition, as Rep. Dori Healey's motion failed by one vote.
- Economic studies found the University of Idaho analysis showed $1.5 billion in economic output and 9,362 jobs, while the committee voted to hold the bill until March 11.
13 Articles
13 Articles
'Absolutely ferocious': Idaho introduces plan to repeal Medicaid expansion
BOISE, Idaho — Idaho state lawmakers have voted to move forward on a proposal to repeal the state’s Medicaid expansion plan, which provides health care coverage to about 90,000 lower-income residents. Before a narrow vote in the House Health ...
Idaho House Committee advances bill to repeal voter-approved medicaid expansion
BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) — In a swift and controversial move, the Idaho House Health and Welfare Committee voted 10–6 on Monday to introduce a bill that would repeal Medicaid expansion, effective January 1, 2028. The decision followed less than 20 minutes of debate centered around rolling back the 2018 voter-approved initiative. Idaho Medicaid Expansion Background Idaho voters approved Medicaid expansion through a 2018 ballot initiative. The policy e…
‘Absolutely ferocious’: Idaho introduces plan to repeal Medicaid expansion
Idaho state lawmakers on Monday voted to move forward on a proposal to repeal the state’s Medicaid expansion plan, which provides health care coverage to about 90,000 lower-income residents. Before a narrow vote in the House Health and Welfare Committee to introduce the bill for a full committee hearing, some lawmakers indicated repeal would be a hasty move before they’ve had a chance to ...
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 60% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
