MEDICAID – Adds to existing law to provide legislative approval for a state plan amendment regarding incarcerated juveniles transition services.

This Idaho bill (H 578) requires legislative approval for a Medicaid state plan amendment to provide transition services for juveniles in custody. It directly affects incarcerated juveniles within 30 days of release from correctional facilities after a court hearing, ensuring they receive medical/dental screenings and case management referrals. Key provisions mandate that these services - screenings meeting medical standards and referrals to local care - must be included in a state plan submitted by July 2026, with services starting no earlier than July 2027. The bill also specifies that services must align with federal Medicaid requirements and depend on annual legislative funding.