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Idaho’s postpartum Medicaid expansion live; agency appeals federal decision on coverage after elective abortion
Summary
The department said Idaho’s postpartum state plan amendment is active, with about 2,800 women covered so far. Officials said the federal government rejected part of Idaho's approach to coverage after elective abortion and the state has filed an administrative appeal with a hearing set.
Department officials told the appropriations committee that Idaho’s extended postpartum Medicaid coverage is operational and that roughly 2,800 women have received services under the state plan amendment.
“How many women have benefited?” Representative Price asked; Director Alex Adams answered that about…
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