REFUGEES – Adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding refugee medical assistance.

Idaho's H 199 establishes a state-run refugee medical assistance program under the "Refugee Medical Assistance Act." It directly affects refugees in Idaho who hold specific immigration statuses, such as those with an I-94 card indicating refugee status, Afghan/Iraqi special immigrants, or Amerasians with qualifying documents. The bill sets eligibility based on income (not exceeding 133% of federal poverty guidelines) and excludes refugee cash assistance and sponsor-provided services from income calculations. It also nullifies existing administrative rules (IDAPA 16.03.06) governing this program, effective July 1, 2025.