Idaho Kids Covered

A statewide network of health care advocates working to support affordable access to health coverage and #CoverIDKids

[CBS2 News @CBS2Boise]

A new fact sheet from Idaho Kids Covered reveals that approximately 30 percent of Idaho counties now lack any obstetric provider or hospital offering labor and delivery care, forcing families to travel long distances for basic services.
#newsalert #idaho
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[Joan Alker @JoanAlker1]

So on the same day that the US House voted to cut Medicaid ...

In ruby red Idaho, home state of Sen Finance Chair Crapo, Republicans in the State Senate + the Governor tanked an effort to repeal the ACA Medicaid expansion which has broad public support

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[Idaho Kids Covered @IDKidsCovered]

Medicaid/CHIP coverage is essential for 36.8% of rural Idaho kids. Federal and State lawmakers are proposing cuts that would harm rural communities. Learn what’s at stake in your community: https://t.co/0CbDTpboYi

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[Idaho Kids Covered @IDKidsCovered]

Advocating to help Idaho families, like Max's, maintain their quality health insurance coverage makes a big difference. If you have a story, we want to hear from you! Fill out a form here: https://t.co/d7mkZYZeEv (4/4)

[Idaho Kids Covered @IDKidsCovered]

Max was diagnosed with Down syndrome, during pregnancy, at 13 weeks. He was born 6 weeks premature and stayed in the NICU until his due date. Max had a temporary feeding tube and needed open heart surgery 4 months after he was born. (1/4)

[Idaho Kids Covered @IDKidsCovered]

Now at 5 years old, Max has been able to thrive in life thanks to Medicaid ensuring access to necessary and quality healthcare services. When children have access to health coverage, they are more likely to succeed. (3/4)

[Idaho Kids Covered @IDKidsCovered]

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[Idaho Kids Covered @IDKidsCovered]

“The rush and arbitrary deadline resulted in an alarming number of children losing coverage.” Hillarie Hagen added that the change “is putting families in a very difficult position of having to choose to delay care or risk significant financial burden on their family.”

[Idaho Kids Covered @IDKidsCovered]

“The numbers are really startling,” said Ivy Smith, health policy specialist at Idaho Voices for Children. “They demonstrate a clear picture of what we knew was going to be a problem from the start. Idaho’s Medicaid unwinding plan was very aggressive in terms of their timeline.”

[Idaho Capital Sun @IdahoCapitalSun]

Idaho health officials have stressed anyone who qualifies can re-enroll for Medicaid at any time, which also offers retroactive coverage that extends back 90 days.
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[Idaho Kids Covered @IDKidsCovered]

HB 633, which would extend Medicaid postpartum coverage from 60 days to 12 months, will have a hearing TOMORROW, 3/12/24, @ 2 pm MST, in WW 54 at the Capitol. Click the link to register to attend, submit written comments, and testify in-person or remotely. https://t.co/dZ0WMPb8Eg

[Idaho Kids Covered @IDKidsCovered]

The MOMent is Now! Come support Idaho moms! Throughout this 2-hour event, we'll be stationed in the first-floor rotunda with tables, cookies, information, and a station for kids to color. Register here: https://t.co/gGepOjBuah

[Idaho Kids Covered @IDKidsCovered]

Ask your legislators to show Idaho moms and babies some love this Valentine's Day by supporting extending Medicaid postpartum health care coverage to 12 months! #HealthPolicyValentines https://t.co/EyiIx98Y4N

[American Heart Association Idaho @AHAIdaho]

We are advocating for extending postpartum Medicaid coverage from 60 days to a full year and increasing eligibility limits to protect new Idaho moms and their families.

Your support can help us save lives! Message your state legislators in one click: https://t.co/jHCXK2OxIV

[Idaho Kids Covered @IDKidsCovered]

Informe de salud materno-infantil de Idaho ahora disponible en Español. Lea el informe completo en nuestro sitio web https://t.co/HAdXblZqeF

[Idaho Kids Covered @IDKidsCovered]

Please consider reaching out to thank the legislators who voted against HB 419!

[Idaho Kids Covered @IDKidsCovered]

HB 419, the Medicaid Expansion Repeal bill, was held in committee after an 8-5 vote! Thank you to everyone who came and packed the room, testified, called, and emailed the committee! Your support made all the difference and protected Medicaid Expansion for thousands of Idahoans!

[Idaho Kids Covered @IDKidsCovered]

HB 419, a bill that would effectively repeal Medicaid expansion has a hearing tomorrow at 8:00 am, EW 20 at the Idaho State Capitol. Let's pack the room!
Click the link to register to attend, submit written comments, and testify in person or remotely. https://t.co/zu9un0kZXs

[Idaho Kids Covered @IDKidsCovered]

Read more about how Medicaid can support the mental health of moms and babies here. https://t.co/5JmBxoVBKl

[Idaho Kids Covered @IDKidsCovered]

In support of #MaternalHealthAwarenessDay, it's important to recognize that Idaho's maternal health landscape is in crisis and lawmakers must take act now to reverse these trends. (1/2)

[Idaho Kids Covered @IDKidsCovered]

(2/2) Idaho has the most restrictive Medicaid income criteria for pregnant and postpartum women in the nation, and we are only 1 of 4 states that have not taken up the option to extend postpartum coverage from 60 days to a full year after birth. Idaho moms deserve better.