Idaho Medicaid Program Faces Cuts Under New State Law

Idaho's Healthy Connections program, which helps Medicaid recipients connect with primary care providers, is scheduled to be eliminated in January 2026 following legislation signed by Governor Brad Little in April. The program, which costs approximately $24 million annually, faces termination as part of House Bill 345's broader effort to control Medicaid costs in the state. Medical providers and families have expressed concerns about potential disruptions to pediatric healthcare access when the changes take effect.