Idaho H0863 revises Medicaid provider payment rates, aligning them with Medicare rates and establishing new rules for certain services.

Idaho H0863 amends existing law to revise Medicaid provider payment rates. The bill aligns payments for primary care procedures with up to 100% of the current Medicare rate and sets payments for other procedures at 90% of the Medicare rate. For services without a Medicare equivalent, the Department of Health and Welfare can set payment rates through rules, subject to legislative approval. The bill also nullifies certain administrative rules related to Medicaid Plan Benefits and declares an emergency.

Idaho H0863 revises Medicaid provider payment rates, aligning them with Medicare rates and establishing new rules for certain services.

Idaho H0863 amends existing law to revise Medicaid provider payment rates. The bill aligns payments for primary care procedures with up to 100% of the current Medicare rate and sets payments for other procedures at 90% of the Medicare rate. For services without a Medicare equivalent, the Department of Health and Welfare can set payment rates through rules, subject to legislative approval. The bill also nullifies certain administrative rules related to Medicaid Plan Benefits and declares an emergency.