Idaho Legislature might bring back a family disability caregiver program that the state cut

By: Kyle Pfannenstiel

Outlets: Idaho Capital Sun

Published: March 2, 2026

Words: 487

Last Updated: 1 week, 2 days ago

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Idaho lawmakers may consider reinstating a program that the state’s health agency cut last year that paid parents and spouses to serve as caregivers to family members with disabilities.

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