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Medicaid Expansion Still A Possibility In Wyoming

Associated Press — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 12:37:02 +0000

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Despite the Wyoming Legislature's recent rejection of a plan to extend Medicaid coverage to 17,600 additional low-income adults, the state's Department of Health continues to study the possibility

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Lummis:Medicare Must Change

Doug Randall — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 19:59:35 +0000

Wyoming congresswoman Cynthia Lummis says that while she doesn't want to see cuts in benefits to current Medicare and Medicaid recipients, the math says changes must be made to the programs over the long-term if they are to survive

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Lawmakers Discuss Medicaid, Lottery, and the Supplemental Budget [AUDIO]

Amy Richards — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 23:24:39 +0000

Despite the defeat of a proposal to add about 17,600 low-income adults to the state's medicaid program, supporters say they were encouraged by the debate.

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Committee Votes Against Medicaid Expansion Bill

Associated Press — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 17:37:38 +0000

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — A Wyoming legislative committee has voted against a bill to approve expansion of the federal Medicaid program.

The Senate Labor Health and Social Services Committee voted 4-to-1 on Wednesday to recommend that the full Senate not pass the bill to add nearly 30,000 people to the Medicaid rolls in the state

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Medicaid, budgets and Education Debated [AUDIO]

Amy Richards — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 22:08:48 +0000

The Wyoming Senate is considering a bill that would try and reform the state's Medicaid program. Senator Charlie Scott, Chairman of the Senate Labor, Health and Social Services Committee,says that could be difficult because of the limitations put on the state's by the federal government

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DOH:Medicaid Expansion Would Save Money

Doug Randall — Sun, 09 Dec 2012 18:26:40 +0000

A new report from the Wyoming Department of Health says that expanding Wyoming Medicaid as encouraged by the federal Affordable Care Act (ACA) could reduce the number of uninsured residents and save the state more than $47 Million over the next six years.

Department of Health Director Tom F

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Wyoming Receives $624,000 In Vioxx Settlement [AUDIO]

Amy Richards — Wed, 23 May 2012 23:05:41 +0000

Wyoming received more than $624,000 to reimburse the state's medicaid program in a national settlement with pharmaceutical company Merck regarding their drug Vioxx. A three judge panel refused to overturn a settlement agreement between the U.S. Government and thousands of Native Americans over management of their lands. Doug Randall reports. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

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Wyo Supreme Court: Judge's Action Unconstitutional [AUDIO]

Amy Richards — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 23:05:28 +0000

The Wyoming Supreme Court has ruled that a lower court order prohibiting anti-abortion protests from appearing at the Jackson Town Square last year was unconstitutional. Doug Randall reports. The Executive Director of Families USA, an organization that lobbies for healthcare concerns, says a Medicare budget that has been passed by the U.S. House of Representatives would have a disastrous impact on health care and especially on Medicare and Medicaid funding. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

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Wyoming Lawmakers Vote Down Medicaid Increase [AUDIO]

Cheyenne News Staff — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:05:40 +0000

The Legislature's Joint Appropriations Committee has voted to deny Gov. Matt Mead's request to use state money to make up for expired federal stimulus funds that had gone to help support Medicaid. Doug Randall reports. Now is the time to start thinking about filing your income taxes. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

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GOP Challenges Report on Proposed Medicaid Cuts [Audio]

Amy Richards — Wed, 11 May 2011 23:05:22 +0000

Rep Paul Ryan (R-Wis) is challenging a new report that says the mountain and southern states will be hit hardest by proposed changes in Medicaid. Doug Randall reports that the state will change its vaccination program for children beginning July 1st. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

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Wyoming Ranks High for Career Readiness [Audio]

Doug Randall — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 14:47:53 +0000

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Governor Matt Mead is speaking out in favor of using block grants to the states for medicaid. Amy Richards has a report on a new survey ranking Wyoming tenth in the country for career readiness. Click past jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

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ACLU Says Wyoming Needs Juvenile Court System [Audio]

Amy Richards — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 18:05:01 +0000

The Executive Director of Families USA says proposed cuts in Medicare and Medicaid programs would have a devastating effect on affordable healthcare for many families. The ACLU says Wyoming needs a Juvenile Court System, Doug Randall reports. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

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Sybille Canyon Project Resumes [Audio]

Doug Randall — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 14:01:39 +0000

Amy Richards has a report on federal money that is coming to help Medicare and Medicaid recipients in Wyoming. Crews have begun off road preparation for the reconstruction of a six mile stretch of Wyoming Highway 34 in Sybille Canyon. Click past jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

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