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Corrections outlines substance‑use treatment budget and reports narrowing service gaps after Medicaid expansion
Summary
The Department of Correction reported on its community‑based substance use disorder budget, described a past Medicaid expansion savings estimate, and said a gap analysis shows progress closing need for treatment and mental‑health services.
The Idaho Department of Correction presented the community‑based Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment budget and a gap analysis to the Joint Finance committee on Feb. 4, saying Medicaid expansion reduced some state costs and that access to services has improved though gaps remain.
Budget analyst Noah Peterson said the SUD division is the smallest by FTP (18) and that trustee and benefit payments accounted for roughly half of fiscal 2024…
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