MEDICAID: Services are lifelines, not luxuries
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February 1, 2026 1:00 AM
As Idaho legislators debate proposed Medicaid budget cuts, I want to put a human face on what those decisions mean.
I am the mother of a 7-year-old autistic son who relies on Medicaid-funded, community-based services. Before receiving these services, my son could not speak. He struggled with basic daily tasks and required constant supervision. Independence was not a realistic expectation.
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