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Idaho's Department of Health and Welfare is managing Medicaid, facing new rules after the Trump administration narrowed exception rules.

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The latest in this situation

  1. CMS provided funding for rural healthcare programs in Idaho, which are managed by the state's health and welfare department.
  2. Idaho is transitioning its Medicaid program to comprehensive managed care.
  3. While the state is undergoing a major overhaul of its Medicaid system, Senator Melissa Wintrow is involved in the discussions.

How it started

4 reports, 2 independent, last reported Oct 5. The briefing below covers this first event.

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What happened

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Idaho's Department of Health and Welfare is managing Medicaid, facing new rules after the Trump administration narrowed exception rules.

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What this event is mainly about
IdahoIdaho Department of Health and WelfareMedicare

How it developed

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  1. CMS provided funding for rural healthcare programs in Idaho, which are managed by the state's health and welfare department.Sub-event
  2. Idaho is transitioning its Medicaid program to comprehensive managed care.Sub-event
  3. While the state is undergoing a major overhaul of its Medicaid system, Senator Melissa Wintrow is involved in the discussions.Sub-event
  4. Trump administration narrowed Medicaid exception rules, requiring new guidelines for Idahoans.1 source

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Coverage

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  • idahostatejournal.com
  • kmvt.comIdahoans who are ‘medically frail’ are exempt from Medicaid work requirements. How do you prove it?
2 more outlets ran the same wire story