Idaho Council on Indian Affairs votes to draft letter urging state lawmakers to protect Medicaid

By: Laura Guido

Outlets: Idaho Capital Sun

Published: February 19, 2026

Words: 526

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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The Idaho Council on Indian Affairs on Wednesday voted to draft a letter urging state budget writers to protect Medicaid, including Medicaid expansion, and exempt Native American tribal members from further cuts.

The council includes legislators and Idaho tribal representatives and advises the governor, Legislature and state agencies.

Michael Steele, a policy analyst for the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes, asked the council to support the program, especially for the state’s Native American residents. He …

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