When is open enrollment in Idaho for 2027?
In Idaho, you sign up for 2027 coverage at Your Health Idaho, the state’s own Marketplace, not HealthCare.gov.
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| Oct. 15, 2026 | 2027 open enrollment starts |
| Dec. 15, 2026 | Open enrollment ends; every plan picked starts Jan. 1, 2027 |
Coverage Decider checked these dates against Your Health Idaho and CMS on Oct. 15, 2026. 2027 open enrollment dates lists every state’s deadlines.
Who qualifies for Medicaid in Idaho?
Idaho expanded Medicaid. Adults 19 to 64 qualify with income up to 138% of the federal poverty level: $22,025 a year for one person or $45,540 for a family of four, using the 2026 guidelines.
| Group | Income limit, share of the poverty line (KFF, January 2026) |
|---|---|
| Adults 19 to 64 | 138% |
| Children, through Medicaid or CHIP | 190% |
| Pregnancy | 138% |
- After a birth: Idaho’s Medicaid covers 12 months of postpartum care.
- Every state’s limits: Medicaid income limits by state.
- In dollars for your household size: the 2027 federal poverty level chart.
Does Idaho have Medicaid work requirements in 2027?
Yes. Starting Jan. 1, 2027, adults 19 to 64 covered through Idaho’s Medicaid expansion must show 80 hours a month of work, school, job training or volunteering, or show they’re exempt, under the 2025 federal budget law (P.L. 119-21).
Medicaid work requirements in 2027 covers who’s exempt and how reporting works.
What will 2027 plans cost in Idaho?
Compare 2027 plans and prices for Idaho at Your Health Idaho. Above 400% of the poverty line there’s no federal tax credit in 2027: the 2027 subsidy cliff shows where it ends for your household size.
Where can you get free help enrolling in Idaho?
Your Health Idaho, like every ACA Marketplace, funds free Navigators who help Idaho residents apply. Find one through Your Health Idaho.