With the expansion of Medicaid in 2019, more Idahoans gained coverage for health services. The economic effects of COVID-19 – particularly unemployment – mean that Medicaid enrollment and spending will rise. Falling revenue in the next budget year, however, means policymakers are considering cuts to state programs including Medicaid. State Medicaid spending is used to draw down considerable federal dollars that impact patients and health providers in the state.
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How Federal and State Tax Cuts Shift Costs onto Idaho Families and Communities
- The Idaho state government relies on income taxes to fund essential public services, including quality public education, safe infrastructure, and public safety. Since 2018,