‘Abolish the backdoor’: Lawmakers accept work requirement for Idaho Medicaid expansion

Under a bill proposed by Gov. Brad Little, low-income residents receiving health coverage through the state's Medicaid expansion would have to prove they work or volunteer at least 80 hours a month.

Under a bill proposed by Gov. Brad Little, low-income residents receiving health coverage through the state’s Medicaid expansion would have to prove they work or volunteer at least 80 hours a month. Sarah A. Miller smiller@idahostatesman.com A proposed law to add a three-month employment verification for low-income residents seeking health care coverage through Idaho’s Medicaid … Read more