Wyoming Medicaid Expansion Bill Defeated In Senate Committee
A proposal to expand the Medicaid program in Wyoming was voted down in the Senate Labor, Health and Social Services Committee on Wednesday by a 3-2 margin.
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Wyoming Lawmakers Reject Medicaid Expansion Effort
The House voted 40-16 against the proposal to expand Medicaid and include those making 138% of the federal poverty line, or about $36,000 a year.
Wyoming Governor Promises Medicaid Expansion ‘Fair Hearing’
The Wyoming Department of Health estimates Medicaid expansion would provide health care coverage to an additional 19,000 Wyomingites.
Wyoming Committee Advances Medicaid Expansion Bill
An estimated 19,000 residents would be covered initially if Medicaid expansion were approved.
Wyoming ACLU Report: Reforms Could Cut Prison Population By Half
Among the recommendations of the report is Medicaid expansion, in order to improve access to mental health and addiction treatment programs.
Wyoming Lawmakers Shut Down Bill to Expand Medicaid Coverage
While the House declined Medicaid expansion, the Senate approved a bill to once again study expansion.
Wyoming Senate Approves Medicaid Work Bill
Legislative staff estimate about 3,200 people currently enrolled in Medicaid could be subject to the bill's requirements.
Wyoming Medicaid Expansion Bill Passes Committee
The legislation also includes work requirements.
Medicaid Expansion Becomes Key Issue in GOP-Leaning States
Medicaid expansion also has been in the spotlight in the Florida, Kansas and Wisconsin governor's races.
Republican Sen. Charles Scott Announces Re-election Bid
Scott lead much of the opposition to Gov. Matt Mead's proposal to expand Medicaid to offer health insurance to about 20,000 Wyoming citizens.