• Learn the Medicaid rules in Idaho.doctor image by DXfoto.com from Fotolia.com
  
  There are millions of people in the United States that are enrolled in Medicaid as a way to receive the health benefits they need. The Medicaid program is specifically for individuals and families that are within a certain income bracket and meet other requirements. Medicaid is funded with both federal and state government funds. The federal government establishes the main guidelines for Medicaid programs, but each state has the authority to run its Medicaid program as it chooses. Because of this method of operation, each state can have different requirements and rules, as is the case with Idaho. There are specific requirements and rules for those who are interested in obtaining and maintaining Medicaid in the state of Idaho.
  
  

Eligibility

• Individuals must meet all eligibility requirements in order to qualify for Medicaid coverage in Idaho. These requirements include being a United States citizen or a legal non-citizen. Individuals must show proof of citizenship in the form of birth certificates and other vital record forms. Those that are legal non-citizens should be prepared to present the valid immigration paperwork that will prove their status in the United States. In addition, in order to receive Medicaid in Idaho, people must be Idaho residents. The state agency may ask Medicaid applicants to present paperwork that proves that have resided within the state for a certain amount of time in order to be considered a resident.
  
  

Income Requirements

• There are specific income requirements for those who are interested in receiving Medicare. In Idaho, gross income per month is used to calculate Medicaid eligibility. Depending on the family size, eligibility will be determined by comparing the number of people in a family to a specific gross monthly amount. In order to qualify for Family Medicaid, the income amount must not exceed the state amount on the Idaho Medicaid Income Limits Chart. It should be noted that adults requesting Medicaid coverage will be subjected to a review of their personal financial assets such real estate, bank account balances and other assets. These assets will be included in the financial determination processing of the Medicaid application.
  
  

Approval of Services

• Once a person is approved for Medicaid in the state of Idaho and is eligible to receive health services, it is paramount that certain services are approved via the Department of Health and Welfare Services prior to obtaining any treatment. This pre-approval is known as a prior authorization, and it is required for some services. In most cases, physicians know when it will be necessary for a Medicaid patient to receive prior authorization for a treatment. However, patients can contact the Idaho Family Medicaid Carline to obtain more detailed information.