Idaho Legislature introduces Medicaid expansion repeal bill

By: Kyle Pfannenstiel

Outlets: Idaho Capital Sun

Published: March 9, 2026

Words: 995

Last Updated: 15 hours, 4 minutes ago

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After several legislative moves to punt decisions on Medicaid cuts this year, Idaho Republican lawmakers on Monday introduced a bill to repeal Medicaid expansion.

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The bill would repeal Medicaid expansion on Jan. 1, 2028. That would remove roughly 90,000 Idahoans from the health insurance public assistance program.

In 2018, nearly 61% of Idaho voters approved the policy through a ballot …

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