Idaho ranks near the bottom overall despite several strengths in fiscal sustainability and provider flexibility. The state benefits from relatively restrained Medicaid spending growth, no active CON laws, independent NP practice authority, advanced PA practice authority, and IMLC participation. Still, Idaho’s overall score is weighed down by Medicaid expansion, no early work requirement activity or MCO presence, weak redetermination performance, and limited program integrity and administrative oversight scores.
Strengths
Relatively restrained Medicaid spending growth
No active CON laws
Independent NP practice and advanced PA practice authority
IMLC participation
Weaknesses
Medicaid expansion
No early work requirement activity or MCO presence
Weak redetermination performance
No APCD activity and elevated improper payment rate