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WY SF0146

WY SF0146
Medicaid expansion study.


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Introduced
01/24/2019
In Committee
02/13/2019
Crossed Over
02/04/2019
Passed
Dead
02/28/2019

Introduced Session

2019 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT relating to a possible expansion of the Medicaid program; requiring a study of the benefits and costs of expanding the Medicaid program; assigning duties to the insurance department, the department of family services, the department of health and the state library; providing for actuarial and other studies; providing exceptions to state contracting rules and regulations; setting reporting dates; providing definitions; authorizing an additional position; providing appropriations; and providing for an effective date.

AI Summary

This bill requires the Insurance Department to conduct a study on the potential expansion of the Medicaid program in Wyoming. The study must analyze the costs and benefits of a conventional Medicaid expansion, including the impact on health care providers, any income cliffs in government welfare programs, and the potential improvements to health status. The Department of Family Services, State Library, and Department of Health are required to provide supporting information for the study. The bill also appropriates funds to the Insurance Department to conduct the study and hire an additional position to support it. The bill takes effect immediately upon completion of the necessary legislative process.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

3rd Reading:Failed 28-31-1-0-0 (on 02/25/2019)

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