Learn more about your Medicaid ID card, recertification, reporting requirements, and proof of health coverage.
The first time you’re eligible for Idaho Medicaid, you’ll receive an ID card in the mail. If you’re eligible and haven’t received your card within 14 days of receiving your letter, call the IDHW benefits member line.
Remember to:
- Keep your card with you when you visit your doctor, dentist, or pharmacy. You might have to show picture ID in addition to your Medicaid card.
- Always ask before you get medical services if the provider will accept your ID card as payment. Ask even when your doctor refers you to a specialist. Not all doctors accept Idaho Medicaid.
- Your card may not work at providers’ offices if you're going by a different name than what appears on your identification card. Report name changes.
- Your ID card is permanent. Don't throw it away. If you lose benefit and then get benefits again, you'll use the same card.
- If you lose your card, call the IDHW member line or call the Gainwell member line.
Beginning in 2024, DHW will no longer mail out completed 1095-B forms to households unless requested. Form 1095-B is a tax form that reports the type of health coverage you have. Read more about the 1095-B form from IRS.gov.
DHW is still required to relay proof of your health coverage to the IRS. If you would like a completed copy of this form for your records, please call DHW at 877-456-1233.
When it is time to recertify, the department will provide you with the forms required to complete the process. If eligible, you'll continue to receive Medicaid coverage.
When you apply for benefits you agree to provide truthful, accurate, and up-to-date information.
Report any of the following changes as soon as possible, within 10 days of the change occuring:
- You have a new name, address, or other contact information.
- Someone moves in or out of your household (even if they aren’t related to you).
- You marry, divorce, become pregnant, or have a child (including adoptions).
- Your income goes up or down (including child support, unemployment, job wages, etc.).
- Your resources go up or down.
- You get or lose other health insurance (including Medicare coverage).