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.
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Wyoming Medicaid Expansion Bill Passes Committee
The legislation also includes work requirements.
Work Requirements for Some Medicaid Recipients Pushed in Wyoming
The proposal would require able-bodied recipients of Medicaid between the ages of 19 and 64 to put in 20 hours a week.
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.
Cheyenne Woman Imprisoned For Medicaid Fraud
The fraud happened from May 2013 through 2016, according to the indictment.
Cheyenne Doctor, Wife Plead Guilty To $6.2M Medicaid Fraud
Wyoming U.S. Attorney Mark Klaassen said health care fraud harms everyone through higher taxes and insurance premiums.
Wyoming Governor Candidates Spar Over Economic Diversification
The Casper Area Chamber of Commerce sponsored the forum with candidates Republican Mark Gordon, Democrat Mary Throne and Rex Rammell of the Constitution Party.
First of Five Casper Meth Conspirators Sentenced In Federal Court
The case started last summer when the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation was investigating a drug trafficking organization in Wyoming and Colorado.
Medicaid Work Bill Dies In Wyoming House Committee
The bill lost in Committee on a 4-4 tie vote. Rep. Scott Clem [R-Campbell County], who could have been the deciding vote, was absent.
Medicaid Work Requirement Bill Passes Wyoming Senate
Senate File 97 now goes to the House for further debate.