Last month, Idaho Medicaid asked for your feedback about the new rules for the DD program.

This month, Idaho Medicaid wants your feedback again. This time they want your feedback about changes to the DD program “waiver.” The “waiver” says how the DD program will work. The federal government has to approve these changes.

Idaho Medicaid has to tell the federal government what feedback it gets. If Idaho Medicaid does not make changes based on your feedback, it has to explain to the federal government why not.

How can I learn more?

You can read the changes Idaho Medicaid wants to make here.

The K.W. v. Armstrong lawyers will hold an online meeting so you can learn more and give good feedback. This meeting is open to everyone. People who get Medicaid DD services in Idaho and their primary advocates will get priority to ask questions.

Learn more from the K.W. v. Armstrong lawyers:

Wednesday, December 8, 2021
2:00 PM MT to 3:30 PM MT / 1:00 PM PT to 2:30 PM PT
You must register in advance to attend. Register here.

How do I give feedback to Medicaid about the changes?

Whether you come to the meeting with the lawyers or not, you can share your feedback with Idaho Medicaid.

Share your feedback with Idaho Medicaid in any of three ways:

1. You can share it at an online public hearing on Friday, December 10, 2021, at 10:00 AM MT / 9:00 AM PT.

Join the meeting by video: https://bit.ly/Dec10waiver
Or call in:           1-415-655-0003
Access code:        2469 342 2940
Password:           1234

2. You can leave a comment by phone by recording a voicemail:

Call 1-855-249-5024

3. You can write out your comments and send them to Medicaid by Friday, December 31, 2021, at 11:59 PM MT (10:59 PM PT):

Email them to: HCBSWaivers@dhw.idaho.gov

Or mail them to:

Medicaid Central Office
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare
PO Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0036
Attn: Karen Westbrook

Or hand deliver them to:

Medicaid Central Office
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare
3232 Elder Street
Boise, ID 83705
Attn: Karen Westbrook

Or fax them to:

Fax 1-208-332-7286

Have questions? Let us know!