Idaho立法者提议废除2018年扩大医疗援助计划,到2028年有可能达到90,000人。 Idaho lawmakers propose repealing 2018 Medicaid expansion, risking coverage for 90,000 by 2028.

从2028年1月1日起, Idaho立法者提出了一项法案, 废除2018年国家经选民批准的医疗援助计划扩大计划, Idaho lawmakers have introduced a bill to repeal the state’s 2018 voter-approved Medicaid expansion, which would remove about 90,000 low-income residents from the program starting January 1, 2028. 这一举动受到预算问题和批评的驱使,即扩张阻碍工作,受到民主党和倡导团体的反对,他们提出警告,可能会增加紧急护理费用,伤害弱势人口,违背选民的意愿。 The move, driven by budget concerns and criticism that the expansion discourages work, faces opposition from Democrats and advocacy groups who warn it could increase emergency care costs, harm vulnerable populations, and contradict the will of voters. 虽然该法案的财政说明表明受影响的个人可以获得税收抵免以购买国家交易所的保险,但批评者质疑转型的可行性和成本效益。 While the bill’s fiscal note suggests affected individuals could receive tax credits to buy insurance on the state exchange, critics question the transition’s feasibility and cost-effectiveness. 该法案已受到进一步审查,并可能恢复公开听证。 The bill has been held for further review and may return for a public hearing.