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Introduced
02/14/2017
02/14/2017
In Committee
02/15/2017
02/15/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/29/2017
03/29/2017
Introduced Session
2017 Regular Session
Bill Summary
HEALTH CARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM -- Adds to existing law to implement the Health Care Assistance Program.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Health Care Assistance Program in Idaho to provide coordination of primary and preventative care, with a focus on managing chronic conditions, for uninsured individuals whose income is below the federal poverty level and who are not eligible for Medicaid or health insurance tax credits. The program will be administered by the state's Department of Health and Welfare, which will set eligibility criteria for both participants and healthcare providers, establish reporting requirements, and contract with eligible providers to offer primary care, limited prescriptions, and care coordination services to enrolled participants. The program is set to be effective from July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2022.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Health and Welfare Committee (H)
Last Action
Reported Printed and Referred to Health & Welfare (on 02/15/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2017/legislation/H0160/ |
| BillText | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2017/legislation/H0160.pdf |
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