Find Affordable Health Insurance in Idaho

Low-income individuals and families may qualify for Idaho’s Medicaid or Children’s Health Insurance Program. Idaho Medicare is available for those age 65 and up or those with disabilities.

Medicaid

A Medicaid basic plan is available for individuals without special health needs. It covers prevention, health, and wellness benefits like hospitalization, prescriptions, and doctor’s visits.

An enhanced plan is also available specifically for adults with disabilities or certain health needs. It offers additional coverage compared to the basic plan.

To be eligible for Medicaid, you must be an Idaho resident in one of these categories:

• Adults with an income at or under 138% of the federal poverty level (FPL)
• Pregnant with an income at or under 130% of the FPL
• A woman diagnosed with cervical or breast cancer with an income at or under 200% of the FPL

Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHP)

CHP coverage in Idaho helps families to cover the costs of annual physicals, lab tests, x-rays, ambulance trips, and more.

Coverage is available to children who:

• Live in a family whose income level is under 190 of the FPL
• Have disabilities
• Have behavioral health needs

Medicare

Medicare is available in four parts, each offering different coverage. To qualify, you must:

• Be at least 65 years old
  Have a qualifying disability. Often, the disability qualifies you to receive at least 24 months of Social Security Disability Insurance program payments.