Introduction
The spread of COVID-19 (also known as the novel coronavirus) throughout the country has highlighted the need for accessible and responsive health care. Idaho’s Medicaid system provides crucial care and coverage for thousands of Idahoans, and a pandemic highlights just how important that system is. Medicaid expansion has provided health coverage to over 67,000 Idahoans who now have the ability to see a doctor, receive a COVID-19 test and get the care needed if they are sick – all without financial hardship. As we face the rapidly developing situation our state can do more to enhance its COVID-19 response and future preparedness as this public health crisis escalates. Refer to this page for regular updates on what’s happening at the state and federal level on healthcare related policies in response to COVID-19, action opportunities and community resources available.
Federal and State Healthcare Policy Updates
COVID-19 and Medicaid Messaging – March 2020
How Medicaid can enhance state capacity to respond to COVID-19 – March 17, 2020
Families First Coronavirus Response Act Medicaid and CHIP Provisions Explained – March 22, 2020
Governor Little suspends Medicaid co-pays – March 23, 2020
Take Action
We will post action opportunities as policies and legislation move at the state and federal level in response to COVID-19.
If you have been impacted by COVID-19 and have Medicaid coverage, we want to talk to you about your experiences. Contact us at hhagen@jannus.org or 208-947-4247.
Resources
United Way of Treasure Valley has created a robust COVID-19 Treasure Valley Community Resource page for local families and individuals impacted by the health and economic realities of the COVID-19 virus.
Idaho Press Tribune compiled a list of Treasure Valley Resources
State website with numbers of confirmed cases, resources, information for parents, schools, businesses and information from the Governor’s Coronavirus Working Group.
Have resource lists from other parts of the state? Send them to us to add to the page hhagen@jannus.org.