Idaho Code

Idaho Code § 31-3502 (2026)

eligibility for financial assistance.

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eligibility for financial assistance.

(1) Notwithstanding any provision of law or rule to the contrary, no person eligible for medicaid pursuant to section 56-254 or 56-267, Idaho Code, shall be eligible for financial assistance pursuant to this chapter as it existed on March 1, 2022.

(2) Notwithstanding any provision of law or rule to the contrary, no person eligible for health insurance shall be eligible for financial assistance pursuant to this chapter as it existed on March 1, 2022.

(3) Notwithstanding any provision of law or rule to the contrary, no person in a commitment proceeding pursuant to chapter 3, title 66, Idaho Code, who is eligible for medicaid or eligible for health insurance shall be eligible for financial assistance pursuant to this chapter as it existed on March 1, 2022.

(4) A board of county commissioners, the board of the catastrophic health care cost program, or the department of health and welfare receiving an application for assistance for services received through March 31, 2022, shall process such application pursuant to this chapter as it existed on March 1, 2022.

(5) It is the intent of the legislature that moneys saved by counties pursuant to this section may be used for additional county aid to public health districts as required by section 39-424A, Idaho Code.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 59 cases (3 in the last 5 years), 1978–2023 · leading case: St. Luke's Magic Valley Reg'l Med. Ctr., Ltd. v. Bd. of Cnty. Commissioners, 237 P.3d 1210 (Idaho 2010).

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St. Luke's Magic Valley Reg'l Med. Ctr., Ltd. v. Bd. of Cnty. Commissioners, 237 P.3d 1210 (Idaho 2010). · cites it 94× “Idaho Code § 31-3502 (17) [3] states that: "Resources" means all property, whether tangible or intangible, real or personal, liquid or nonliquid, including, but not limited to, all forms of public assistance, crime victim's compensation, worker's compensation, veterans benefits,…”

Braun v. Ada Cnty., 643 P.2d 1071 (Idaho 1982). · cites it 48× “Following a hearing on May 22, 1979, the commissioners concluded that appellant was not medically indigent under I.C. § 31-3502(1) in that she still had other resources available for the satisfaction of the hospital charges in the form of St.”

Powers v. Canyon Cnty., 703 P.2d 1342 (Idaho 1985). · cites it 45× “We are asked to decide whether the eligibility standards for county aid to the medically and otherwise indigent, as contained in I.C. § 31-3502 and adopted by ordinance in Canyon County, are sufficiently definite to withstand a constitutional challenge of vagueness.”

Saint Alphonsus Reg'l Med. Ctr., Inc. v. Bd. of Cnty. Commissioners, 190 P.3d 870 (Idaho 2008). · cites it 52× “Idaho Code § 31-3502 (12). This statute requires both a physical presence in Idaho and "implicitly creates an intent element.”

Carpenter v. Twin Falls Cnty., 691 P.2d 1190 (Idaho 1984). · cites it 16× “The County also argues that the district court erred in holding that there was no basis in fact for the decision of the Commissioners that Carpenter was not "medically indigent," as defined by I.C. § 31-3502. The County contends both that the district court exceeded its…”

Saint Alphonsus Reg'l Med. Ctr. v. Elmore Cnty., 350 P.3d 1025 (Idaho 2015). · cites it 18× “” I.C. § 31-3502(1). A third party applicant is defined as: a person other than an obligated person 3 who completes, signs and files an application on behalf of a patient.”

E. Idaho Reg'l Med. Ctr. v. Minidoka Cnty. Bd. of Cnty. Commissioners, 106 P.3d 1123 (Idaho 2005). · cites it 22× “The Board of County Commissioners for Minidoka County denied payment, finding Bermudes was not a resident under Idaho Code Section 31-3502(12) because he was in Idaho on a temporary basis for seasonal work.”

Univ. of Utah Hosp. & Med. Ctr. v. Twin Falls Cnty., 842 P.2d 689 (Idaho 1992). · cites it 20× “" In other words, what is a functionally reasonable time within which a county should evaluate an indigency claim before it must render a ruling, and correspondingly, how long must a hospital provider wait to be compensated on that claim? Idaho Code § 31-3502 (1)'s definition of…”

St. Luke's Magic Valley Reg'l Med. Ctr., Ltd. v. Bd. of Cnty. Commissioners, 248 P.3d 735 (Idaho 2011). · cites it 22× “” I.C. § 31-3502(1). Idaho Code section 31-3502(17) then goes on to define resources as, all property, whether tangible or intangible, real or personal, liquid or nonliquid, including, but not limited to, all forms of public assistance, crime victim’s compensation, worker’s…”

Univ. of Utah Hosp. v. Clerk of Minidoka Cnty., 760 P.2d 1 (Idaho 1988). · cites it 12× “I.C. § 31-3502(1) defines medical indigency as follows: "Medically indigent" means any person who is in need of hospitalization and who, if an adult, together with his or her spouse, or whose parents or guardian if a minor, does not have income and other resources available to…”

Sacred Heart Med. Ctr. v. Kootenai Cnty. Commissioners, 41 P.3d 215 (Idaho 2001). · cites it 20× “Idaho Code § 31-3502 (1) defines “medically indigent” as any person who is in need of necessary medical services and who does not have income and other resources available sufficient to pay for necessary medical services. To establish indigency, an applicant need not be…”

Idaho Falls Consol. Hospitals, Inc. v. Bingham Cnty. Bd., 642 P.2d 553 (Idaho 1982). · cites it 10× “” The legislature continued to recognize the powers which the county commissioners had long possessed, and their concomitant duties, when I.C. § 31-3502 was amended in 1974, and again in 1980.”

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— Idaho Code § 31-3502(1) — 32 cases

Braun v. Ada Cnty., 643 P.2d 1071 (Idaho 1982). “Following a hearing on May 22, 1979, the commissioners concluded that appellant was not medically indigent under I.C. § 31-3502(1) in that she still had other resources available for the satisfaction of the hospital charges in the form of St.”

St. Luke's Magic Valley Reg'l Med. Ctr., Ltd. v. Bd. of Cnty. Commissioners, 237 P.3d 1210 (Idaho 2010). “Idaho Code § 31-3502 (17) [3] states that: "Resources" means all property, whether tangible or intangible, real or personal, liquid or nonliquid, including, but not limited to, all forms of public assistance, crime victim's compensation, worker's compensation, veterans benefits,…”

Univ. of Utah Hosp. & Med. Ctr. v. Twin Falls Cnty., 842 P.2d 689 (Idaho 1992). “" In other words, what is a functionally reasonable time within which a county should evaluate an indigency claim before it must render a ruling, and correspondingly, how long must a hospital provider wait to be compensated on that claim? Idaho Code § 31-3502 (1)'s definition of…”

Carpenter v. Twin Falls Cnty., 691 P.2d 1190 (Idaho 1984). “The County also argues that the district court erred in holding that there was no basis in fact for the decision of the Commissioners that Carpenter was not "medically indigent," as defined by I.C. § 31-3502. The County contends both that the district court exceeded its…”

Univ. of Utah Hosp. v. Clerk of Minidoka Cnty., 760 P.2d 1 (Idaho 1988). “I.C. § 31-3502(1) defines medical indigency as follows: "Medically indigent" means any person who is in need of hospitalization and who, if an adult, together with his or her spouse, or whose parents or guardian if a minor, does not have income and other resources available to…”

— Idaho Code § 31-3502(12) — 4 cases

Saint Alphonsus Reg'l Med. Ctr., Inc. v. Bd. of Cnty. Commissioners, 190 P.3d 870 (Idaho 2008). “Idaho Code § 31-3502 (12). This statute requires both a physical presence in Idaho and "implicitly creates an intent element.”

E. Idaho Reg'l Med. Ctr. v. Minidoka Cnty. Bd. of Cnty. Commissioners, 106 P.3d 1123 (Idaho 2005). “The Board of County Commissioners for Minidoka County denied payment, finding Bermudes was not a resident under Idaho Code Section 31-3502(12) because he was in Idaho on a temporary basis for seasonal work.”

E. Idaho Reg'l Med. Ctr. v. Ada Cnty. Bd. of Cnty. Commissioners, 88 P.3d 701 (Idaho 2004).

St. Alphonsus Reg'l Med. Ctr., Inc. v. Ada Cnty. Bd. Of Commissioners (Idaho 2008).

— Idaho Code § 31-3502(13) — 3 cases

Bonner Gen. Hosp. v. Bonner Cnty., 981 P.2d 242 (Idaho 1999).

St. Joseph Reg'l Med. Ctr. v. Nez Perce Cnty. Commissioners, 5 P.2d 466 (Idaho 2000).

Sacred Heart Med. Ctr. v. Nez Perce Cnty. Commissioners, 61 P.3d 572 (Idaho 2002).

— Idaho Code § 31-3502(15) — 2 cases

St. Luke's Magic Valley Reg'l Med. Ctr., Ltd. v. Bd. of Cnty. Commissioners, 248 P.3d 735 (Idaho 2011). “” I.C. § 31-3502(1). Idaho Code section 31-3502(17) then goes on to define resources as, all property, whether tangible or intangible, real or personal, liquid or nonliquid, including, but not limited to, all forms of public assistance, crime victim’s compensation, worker’s…”

— Idaho Code § 31-3502(17) — 8 cases

Sacred Heart Med. Ctr. v. Kootenai Cnty. Commissioners, 41 P.3d 215 (Idaho 2001). “Idaho Code § 31-3502 (1) defines “medically indigent” as any person who is in need of necessary medical services and who does not have income and other resources available sufficient to pay for necessary medical services. To establish indigency, an applicant need not be…”

Bonner Cnty. v. Kootenai Hosp. Dist., 183 P.3d 765 (Idaho 2008).

In Re Daniel W., 183 P.3d 765 (Idaho 2008).

— Idaho Code § 31-3502(18) — 3 cases

Mercy Med. Ctr. v. Ada Cnty., 155 P.3d 700 (Idaho 2007).

St. Alphonsus Reg'l Med. v. Ada Cnty. (Idaho 2021).

St. Luke's Health Sys. v. Bd. of Commissioners of Gem Cnty. (Idaho 2021).

— Idaho Code § 31-3502(18)(A) — 1 case

St. Joseph Reg'l Med. Ctr. v. Nez Perce Cnty. Commissioners, 5 P.2d 466 (Idaho 2000).

— Idaho Code § 31-3502(18)(A)(d) — 1 case

St. Joseph Reg'l Med. Ctr. v. Nez Perce Cnty. Commissioners, 5 P.2d 466 (Idaho 2000).

— Idaho Code § 31-3502(18)(B)(g) — 1 case

St. Joseph Reg'l Med. Ctr. v. Nez Perce Cnty. Commissioners, 5 P.2d 466 (Idaho 2000).

— Idaho Code § 31-3502(19) — 2 cases

Saint Alphonsus Reg'l Med. Ctr. v. Elmore Cnty., 350 P.3d 1025 (Idaho 2015). “” I.C. § 31-3502(1). A third party applicant is defined as: a person other than an obligated person 3 who completes, signs and files an application on behalf of a patient.”

Owens v. Ada Cnty. Bd. of Commissioners (Idaho 2023).

— Idaho Code § 31-3502(2) — 5 cases

Univ. of Utah Hosp. & Med. Ctr. v. Bethke, 611 P.2d 1030 (Idaho 1980).

St. Joseph Reg'l Med. Ctr. v. Nez Perce Cnty. Commissioners, 5 P.2d 466 (Idaho 2000).

Saxton v. Gem Cnty., 750 P.2d 950 (Idaho 1988).

Univ. of Utah Hosp., Etc. v. Bethke, 611 P.2d 1030 (Idaho 1980).

— Idaho Code § 31-3502(23) — 1 case

— Idaho Code § 31-3502(26) — 1 case

— Idaho Code § 31-3502(4) — 5 cases

Saint Alphonsus Reg'l Med. Ctr. v. Raney, 413 P.3d 742 (Idaho 2018).

IHC Hospitals, Inc. v. Bd. of Commissioners, 697 P.2d 1150 (Idaho 1985).

Sacred Heart Med. Ctr. v. Nez Perce Cnty., 35 P.3d 265 (Idaho 2001).

Univ. of Utah Hosp. v. Jefferson Cnty., 720 P.2d 184 (Idaho 1986).

— Idaho Code § 31-3502(6) — 2 cases

Shobe v. Ada Cnty. Bd. of Com'rs, 944 P.2d 715 (Idaho 1997).

Idaho Home Health, Inc. v. Bear Lake Cnty., 919 P.2d 329 (Idaho 1996).

— Idaho Code § 31-3502(7) — 7 cases

Idaho Falls Consol. Hospitals, Inc. v. Bingham Cnty. Bd., 642 P.2d 553 (Idaho 1982). “” The legislature continued to recognize the powers which the county commissioners had long possessed, and their concomitant duties, when I.C. § 31-3502 was amended in 1974, and again in 1980.”

Powers v. Canyon Cnty., 703 P.2d 1342 (Idaho 1985). “We are asked to decide whether the eligibility standards for county aid to the medically and otherwise indigent, as contained in I.C. § 31-3502 and adopted by ordinance in Canyon County, are sufficiently definite to withstand a constitutional challenge of vagueness.”

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