Idaho Statutes Title 56. Public Assistance and Welfare § [56-271]56-270. Prohibition on reimbursement and coverage

(1) Pursuant to chapter 89, title 18, Idaho Code, the Idaho medicaid program shall not reimburse or provide coverage for any surgical operation or medical intervention described in section 18-1506C(3), Idaho Code, for purposes of altering the appearance of an individual in order to affirm the individual's perception of the individual's sex in a way that is inconsistent with the individual's biological sex regardless of whether the surgical operation or medical intervention is administered to a minor or an adult, except exempted surgical operations or medical interventions described in section 18-8901(1), Idaho Code.

(2) The department of health and welfare and any other state agency who provides medicaid services shall promulgate rules, subject to legislative approval, directing medicaid provider agreements to contain certifications that no public funds have been used in violation of section 18-8901, Idaho Code.