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THERAPY: Cuts to services harmful to Idahoans

| January 14, 2026 1:00 AM

Idaho just keeps getting worse, doesn’t it?

Medicaid and some health plans in Idaho are changing how therapy services are covered, including outpatient rehabilitation services like speech, occupational, and physical therapy. New limits and added requirements such as prior authorizations make it harder for people to access ongoing care, which can delay or block medically necessary treatment for many families and individuals.

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