Idaho Senate passes $22M in Medicaid disability budget cuts, sending bill to governor

By: Kyle Pfannenstiel

Outlets: Idaho Capital Sun

Published: March 24, 2026

Words: 489

Last Updated: 4 months, 1 week ago

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The Idaho Senate on Monday narrowly passed a bill that calls for nearly $22 million in budget cuts to Medicaid disability services, sending the legislation to the governor.

The bill, House Bill 863, would cut provider reimbursement rates for residential habilitation services by $21.8 million next fiscal year. The Medicaid cuts — recommended by Gov. Brad Little — are among several high-profile budget decisions left for the Legislature in the 2026 legislative session, which …

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