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medicaid Archive
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Idaho Democrats ask GOP not to squander Medicaid expansion
Posted on March 26, 2013 | No CommentsMinority Democrats at the Idaho Capitol are demanding Republicans schedule debate on a bill to expand Medicaid this session, saying the state risks squandering an opportunity to save taxpayers tens... -
Idaho lawmakers won’t tackle Medicaid expansion in 2013 session
Posted on March 25, 2013 | No CommentsA state-financed report released last week says expanding Medicaid to cover more low-income Idaho residents could save state and local taxpayers tens of millions over the next decade. However, lawmakers... -
Report: Idaho would save with Medicaid expansion
Posted on March 22, 2013 | No CommentsIdaho lawmakers considering expanding Medicaid for more low-income people will hear a new report concluding the state would see financial benefits that exceed earlier estimates. House and Senate Health and... -
Idaho GOP lawmaker touts Medicaid expansion
Posted on March 13, 2013 | No CommentsAn Idaho House Republican will introduce legislation Thursday seeking to expand Idaho’s Medicaid program, a key provision in President Barack Obama’s health insurance overhaul. Rep. Tom Loertscher says he’ll introduce... -
Washington officials weigh expanding Medicaid under health care reform
Posted on February 1, 2013 | No CommentsWashington officials are moving ahead quickly to set up a new health insurance marketplace where the uninsured can start buying health plans later this year. But one other major element... -
Idaho’s Medicaid budget request matches 2013 total
Posted on January 16, 2013 | No CommentsThe head of Idaho’s Department of Health and Welfare has requested a Medicaid budget for 2014 that’s on par with last year’s funding. Director Dick Armstrong presented a request Tuesday... -
Idaho collects $2.9 M in drug company settlement
Posted on December 28, 2012 | No CommentsIdaho will be collecting $2.9 million as part of the latest settlement with two national pharmaceutical companies. Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden announced Thursday an agreement reached with Pfizer Inc.... -
Idaho to launch Medicaid Health Home program
Posted on November 19, 2012 | No CommentsIdaho officials are preparing to launch a program that proponents say enhances the efficiency of care for Medicaid recipients while decreasing costs. The Medicaid Health Home program relies on a...