Healthcare

signed · Wyoming · House Mar 8, 2026

SF 57: Transparency in hospital service pricing.

Wyoming's SF 57, the Hospital Price Transparency Act, requires licensed hospitals to publicly list standard prices for at least 300 "shoppable" medical services (like procedures or supplies patients can schedule in advance) on their websites. Hospitals must display specific charges - including gross charges, discounted cash prices, and negotiated rates - with clear descriptions, in a machine-readable format, and without requiring user accounts or personal information. The Department of Health will monitor compliance and enforce penalties for non-compliance, with hospitals required to update the price lists annually. This directly affects all Wyoming hospitals providing inpatient or outpatient services, aiming to make healthcare pricing more accessible to patients.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires hospitals to publicly disclose standard prices for shoppable services, improving patient access to cost information and enabling informed healthcare decisions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

signed · Wyoming · House Mar 6, 2026

SF 4: Medicaid rate increase-EMS services.

This bill increases Medicaid reimbursement rates for ground ambulance services in Wyoming from July 2026 to June 2028. It requires the state to pay ambulance providers 100% of the Medicare rate (or their usual charges, whichever is lower) for emergency medical services covered under Medicaid. The state and federal governments will provide $1.3 million each for a total of $2.6 million to fund this rate increase during the two-year period. The Department of Health must report on costs and potential rate adjustments by October 2027. This directly affects ambulance providers serving Medicaid patients in Wyoming.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases Medicaid reimbursement rates and allocates $2.6M in funding to support essential EMS services.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill increases Medicaid reimbursement rates for EMS services with $2.6M funding, directly strengthening coverage and access to emergency medical care under Medicaid.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Medicare Tags Public Safety

signed · Wyoming · House Mar 6, 2026

SF 10: Contracts for holding and treating mentally ill detainees.

SF 10 allows Wyoming's Department of Health to enter contracts with county detention centers to provide security, examination, and treatment for mentally ill individuals awaiting competency evaluations in criminal cases. This bill directly affects county detention facilities (if designated), the Department of Health, and mentally ill detainees who would be held in these contracted facilities instead of the state hospital. Key provisions include creating new authority for the Department to designate qualified facilities and establish written contracts with counties under Section 7-11-308. The bill amends definitions to explicitly include county jails with such contracts as "facilities" under the law. It takes effect July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill creates contracts for mental health treatment of detainees in criminal cases, diverting from state hospitals to improve care and aligns with criminal justice reform goals.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill enables mental health treatment contracts for detainees, expanding access to care within detention facilities per its explicit purpose.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Mental Health

failed · Wyoming · House Feb 10, 2026

HB 13: Ivermectin-no prescription required.

HB 13 would allow human-use ivermectin to be sold as an over-the-counter medication in Wyoming without a prescription or consultation with a healthcare provider. The bill directly affects pharmacies and consumers by removing current prescription requirements for this medication. Key provisions define "over-the-counter medication" and specify that ivermectin cannot be classified as a dangerous substance or a controlled substance under existing laws. The law would take effect on July 1, 2026.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRemoves prescription requirement for ivermectin, bypassing medical oversight and potentially endangering patient safety, opposing standard healthcare protocols requiring provider consultation.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Prescription Drugs

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signed · Wyoming · House Mar 4, 2026

SF 19: Epinephrine delivery methods.

Wyoming's SF 19 allows schools to stock and administer epinephrine using auto-injectors, nasal sprays, or other FDA-approved devices for severe allergic reactions without requiring a student-specific prescription. It directly affects schools, school nurses, and trained staff by enabling them to provide emergency treatment to students experiencing anaphylaxis. The bill requires schools to develop allergy management guidelines, track incidents, and maintain records of trained personnel, while also providing liability protection for good-faith administration (excluding gross negligence). It updates definitions to include all approved epinephrine delivery methods and specifies that administering stock epinephrine does not constitute the practice of medicine.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllows schools to administer epinephrine for anaphylaxis without student-specific prescriptions, improving emergency care access and protecting student health in schools.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Prescription Drugs

signed · Wyoming · House Mar 8, 2026

SF 23: Outpatient examination and commitment length.

This bill updates Wyoming's rules for involuntary mental health treatment. It expands the list of qualified professionals who can conduct initial examinations for individuals needing hospitalization, while requiring a licensed physician or psychologist to review findings if non-physician examiners are used. For outpatient commitment (where patients don't require hospitalization but need supervision), courts must set a maximum two-year period with mandatory court reviews every six months. These changes apply to all Wyoming courts handling mental health commitment cases.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands qualified mental health examiners while adding physician reviews and strict court oversight for outpatient commitment, strengthening patient protections in mental health care.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

signed · Wyoming · House Feb 27, 2026

SF 6: Eligibility for Medicaid-criteria.

This bill updates Wyoming's Medicaid eligibility rules by codifying current state criteria into law. It directly affects individuals applying for Wyoming Medicaid, requiring applicants to be U.S. citizens or lawfully present, Wyoming residents, and meet one of several specific criteria (such as disability, supplemental security income eligibility, hospice care, or tuberculosis infection). The bill prevents Medicaid expansion beyond current eligibility levels as of July 1, 2026, without legislative approval. The Department of Health must finalize implementing rules by October 1, 2026, and the new rules apply to applications submitted or renewed on or after July 1, 2027.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRestricts Medicaid eligibility by adding citizenship/residency requirements and blocks expansion beyond current levels through 2026, limiting healthcare access for eligible individuals.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationRequires citizenship or lawful presence for Medicaid, restricting access for undocumented immigrants per eligibility criteria.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid

signed · Wyoming · House Feb 27, 2026

SF 5: Hospital bankruptcy proceedings.

This bill allows Wyoming's county memorial hospitals and hospital districts to file for bankruptcy under a process designed for local governments (Chapter 9 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code) to address debt challenges without dissolving the hospital. County memorial hospitals must get approval from the county commissioners before filing, while hospital districts must publicly post their bankruptcy plan for seven days and hold a public meeting before trustees vote. Hospital districts no longer require a vote of the public to initiate bankruptcy proceedings. The changes take effect on July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllows hospitals to reorganize debt under Chapter 9, preventing closures and preserving healthcare access without explicit funding cuts or restrictions.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

signed · Wyoming · House Feb 27, 2026

HB 4: Birthing centers-Medicaid coverage.

HB 4 would add birthing center services to Wyoming's Medicaid program, allowing Medicaid to cover care provided by qualifying birthing centers. This directly affects Medicaid recipients who use birthing centers and the centers themselves, which must meet state definitions under existing law. The bill amends the Medicaid coverage list to include these services, effective July 1, 2026. This change expands access to Medicaid-covered birth services beyond traditional hospitals.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands Medicaid coverage to include birthing center services, improving access to non-hospital birth care for Medicaid recipients.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid