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.
Medicaid expansion
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.
Medicaid Expansion
Cheyenne Democratic Senator Floyd Esquibel says he's hopeful the Legislature will expand Medicaid when it meets next year.
Ross Retiring
State Senator Tony Ross is retiring from the legislature.
Medicaid Expansion Study
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) - A new federal study concludes that expanding the federal Medicaid system under the Affordable Care Act would help thousands of Wyoming residents suffering from mental illness or substance abuse.
Medicaid Debate
A broad coalition of business and labor groups and health care providers, especially hospitals including the Wyoming Medical Center, supported Medicaid expansion.
Hospitals Won’t Get Relief Without Medicaid Expansion
Hospitals will continue to socialize their losses from patients without insurance by passing the costs to patients with insurance.
Expansion Rejected
The Wyoming State Senate on Friday afternoon voted to reject an expansion of the Medicaid program in the state.