H0845

Establishes performance standards for hospitals making Medicaid presumptive eligibility determinations in Idaho.

This bill amends Idaho law to establish performance standards for hospitals making Medicaid presumptive eligibility determinations. It requires hospitals to notify the department of each determination, assist applicants in submitting full Medicaid applications, and inform applicants of the end of their presumptive eligibility if they do not submit a full application. The department must establish performance standards and notify hospitals of violations, with escalating consequences for repeated violations. The bill declares an emergency and sets an effective date of July 1, 2026.