STATE PROFILE • Last updated: November 11, 2026
Idaho Elder Care & Medicaid
Idaho's Medicaid for seniors, known as Idaho Health Plan Coverage, offers crucial long-term care support through its Aged and Disabled Waiver, though income cap rules necessitate careful planning with Miller Trusts.
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RANKED #5
GRADE A
FEATURED
Medicaid Coverage Guide for Idaho
Full breakdown of Aged & Disabled Waiver for seniors: waiver programs, nursing home eligibility, income and asset limits, spend-down rules, and how to apply.
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Program
Aged & Disabled Waiver
Income cap
$3,002/mo
Medically-needy
No
Elder Care Index Report Card
5-pillar composite scoring vs other states
A
Grade
AFFORDABILITY
GRADE B · 82
QUALITY
GRADE A · 76
STAFFING
GRADE C · 36
ACCESS
GRADE D · 20
MEDICAID SUPPORT
GRADE B · 40
Composite score: 73.8 / 100 (50 = average state)
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Idaho At a Glance
Nursing Home Facilities
80
Senior Medicaid Waivers
1
National Rank
#5 / 51
Range #3–#9 when the pillar weights shift
Senior Care Costs in Idaho
local_hospital
Nursing Home
$10,370/mo
-6.1% vs national avg
- 80 nursing homes · 6,098 beds
- Avg CMS rating 3.14★ (19 rated 5★, 15 rated 1★)
- 4.07 nurse hrs/resident/day (0.83 RN)
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare
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Home Health Aide
$27/hr
- Median aide wage $16.13/hr
- ~16,960 aides employed statewide
Source: BLS OEWS
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