HB 169 bars Wyoming state agencies and political subdivisions from using public funds to pay membership fees, dues, or related expenses for four specific organizations: the Environmental Council of the States, Council of Chief State School Officers, National Association of Medicaid Directors, and Association of State and Territorial Health Officials. The law prohibits payments for membership benefits (excluding goods/services), travel, conference fees, or event costs tied to these groups. It applies to all state funds appropriated by the legislature or received by agencies, effective July 1, 2026. This policy change directly affects state agency budgets and spending decisions related to these designated organizations.
SF 106 amends Wyoming's welfare and Medicaid eligibility rules to strengthen verification processes. It requires monthly checks of residency and death records, bans self-attestation for income, citizenship, and household composition without verification, and limits retroactive Medicaid coverage to two months. The bill directly affects welfare applicants and recipients, including both citizens and noncitizens, by tightening eligibility requirements. Key provisions include shorter recertification periods for unstable households (up to 4 months) and mandatory reporting to the legislature on program impacts. These changes aim to prevent program misuse while aligning with federal requirements.
HB 63 increases Medicaid reimbursement for skilled nursing homes in Wyoming by 5% for services provided between July 2026 and June 2028. This directly affects nursing homes participating in Wyoming’s Medicaid program, which will receive higher payments for care provided during this period. The bill allocates $4.7 million in state funds and $4.7 million in federal funds to cover the increased reimbursement, with unspent funds reverting to the general fund by June 2028. The Department of Health must report on costs and recommend future adjustments by October 2027, and will develop necessary implementing rules.
HB 64 increases Medicaid reimbursement rates for eligible healthcare providers offering maternal services in rural and frontier areas of Wyoming. It directly affects Medicaid-enrolled providers (like obstetricians, family doctors with OB privileges, midwives, and surgeons providing cesarean backup) and Medicaid clients receiving prenatal, labor, delivery, and postpartum care in these regions. The bill allocates $2 million ($1 million state, $1 million federal) for 2026-2028 to fund these enhanced rates, with the Department of Health required to report on costs and potential adjustments by October 2027. Its key goal is to improve access to maternal care, reduce related health risks, and maintain provider availability in underserved areas.
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.
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.
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.
