Idaho Capitol Watch
HB 863: MEDICAID – Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding provider payment.
Amends Idaho Code §56-265 to require annual cost surveys and audits for residential habilitation and related Medicaid services, mandates public reporting of audit results, voids specific IDAPA 16.03.26 rules effective July 1, 2026, and declares an emergency. Enhances legislative oversight of $176.5M+ in provider payments.
Status
Effective (March 26, 2026) · Originated in the Idaho House · Introduced March 10, 2026
Sponsors
- HEALTH AND WELFARE COMMITTEE
Committees
- JRA for Printing
Bill history
- March 24, 2026 — House: Reported Enrolled; Signed by Speaker; Transmitted to Senate
- March 25, 2026 — Senate: Received from the House enrolled/signed by Speaker
- March 25, 2026 — Senate: Signed by President; returned to House
- March 25, 2026 — Senate: Returned Signed by the President; Ordered Transmitted to Governor
- March 25, 2026 — Senate: Delivered to Governor at 4:39 p.m. on March 25, 2026
- March 26, 2026 — Senate: Reported Signed by Governor on March 26, 2026
- March 26, 2026 — Senate: Session Law Chapter 161
- March 26, 2026 — Senate: Effective: 03/26/26 SECTION 1-2; 07/01/26 IDAPA Sunset Clause - SECTION 3
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