Becker's Healthcare March 29, 2021
A COVID-19 relief bill recently signed by President Joe Biden increased federal funding for states to expand their Medicaid programs. The funding has potentially changed the debate in states like Wyoming that have held out from expanding the health insurance program, according to NBC News.
Three things to know:
1. The COVID-19 relief bill increased federal funding over two years for states that choose to expand their Medicaid programs for the first time. In a state like Wyoming, the federal boost could mean $120 million in funding over a two-year period.
2. The uptick in federal funds influenced House lawmakers in Wyoming to pass...
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