Tag Archives: Department of Health and Welfare
Food stamp ID bill stopped due to threat of loss of federal money
There are a number of lawmakers in the Idaho House and Senate who look for ways to keep federal money out of the state by passing legislation to push back on Washington, D.C. It looks as if they could have … Continue reading
Report finds new Medicaid payment system could cost millions
A new report by the Idaho Legislature’s watchdog shows that problems with the roll out of Idaho’s new Medicaid payment and processing system could cost the state several millions dollars in advanced payments to providers that may not be returned … Continue reading
Lawmakers set Medicaid budget with planned-for cuts
Idaho budget writers approved spending for the state’s Medicaid program that includes the $34.6 million in program reductions approved by the Idaho House Thursday. The budget approved by the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee (JFAC) actually increases state tax dollars going to … Continue reading
Idaho budget progressing, but funding for schools, Medicaid loom large
Putting together the next Idaho budget is going according to schedule and with only a few hiccups, though the two biggest slices of state taxpayer funding are still awaiting funding. Public schools and health and welfare spending make up 70 … Continue reading
State funding, economy creating risks for foster care, child welfare
Child welfare and foster care are among many state services receiving a double dose of pain due to the sluggish state economy. As tax revenues remain low, the state attempts to provide services with less funding, but the economic slump … Continue reading
Administrator says reductions at psych hospitals led to safety risks
Spending at Idaho’s two psychiatric hospitals has dropped by $5 million in the past two years, and the administrator of the hospitals said that’s led to more safety risks and made staff hard pressed to maintain a safe environment. “These … Continue reading
McGeachin promises more active Health and Welfare Committee in next session
Rep. Janice McGeachin, R-Idaho Falls, means business. Really. McGeachin, listed as a business owner on her state legislative profile, will be looking to bring her experience in that arena into the halls of the Idaho Capitol come January. More particularly, … Continue reading
Medicaid asking for more money for this year and next
Steady increased demand and a sharp decrease in federal funding are contributing to a more than $200 million shortfall in funding for Idaho’s Medicaid program during the next two years. Idaho could be looking at drastic cuts in health services … Continue reading