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State Policy·ID·August 10, 2026

Idaho Expands Community Paramedic Programs With Grant Support

Idaho is expanding community paramedic programs that provide in-home care and non-emergency services beyond traditional 911 response. These programs help patients navigate Medicaid coverage and access home-based services. The state is pursuing grant funding to scale these initiatives. Community paramedicine models can reduce emergency department utilization and support care coordination for Medicaid beneficiaries, particularly for home and community-based services.

Why it matters

Community paramedic programs can help states redirect non-emergent Medicaid utilization from emergency departments to lower-cost home-based settings while improving care coordination and HCBS access.

LTSS · Managed Care

Read the full article at idahocapitalsun.com

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