health insurance

More people were covered by Medicare, reflecting the aging of the baby boomers. But Medicaid coverage declined.

The lockout that began July 1 has affected 1,700 workers, including nearly 600 in Wyoming.

The mayor says the long-term goal is for the city to become self-insured.

President Donald Trump announced in the fall that his administration would no longer reimburse insurance companies for the cost-sharing reductions that they must provide to low-income consumers.

Cheney says Wyoming is currently "being held hostage'' by a lack of competition for health insurance.

She says the insurer is particularly concerned about threats to remove government subsidies for lower-income enrollees.

The meeting will be open to the public.

WINhealth says healthcare shoppers have until Monday, Dec. 15 to purchase a health plan in order for insurance coverage to begin on Jan. 1, 2015.