Are you a provider who wants to learn more or get involved?
Hospitals, clinics, nurses, physicians, and other providers across the state have signed a letter to the legislature expressing their support for closing the coverage gap.
You can see the open letter here. You can add your name to our growing list of providers here. You can also join our Wyoming Healthcare Provider Medicaid Expansion Education Series on November 14 or 18. Sign up today!
How will closing the coverage gap help hospitals, clinics, and providers?
Wyoming ranks 49th in the nation for affordability and accessibility of medical care. Closing the coverage gap will significantly improve patients' quality of life.
Medicaid expansion improves provider financial performance.
- Reduces overall healthcare costs.
- Reduces burden on emergency rooms, hospitals, and clinics.
- Studies found that federally qualified and community health centers saw increased revenue following expansion.
- One study found higher salary growth for primary care providers in expansion states than in non-expansion states.
Wyoming would save money by closing the coverage gap and reducing the state’s share of Medicaid expenditures. Providers would be reimbursed according to Medicare fee schedules. This would provide a critical revenue source for hospitals, providers, and clinics so they can meet the needs of their community.
Table 1 Medicaid to Medicare Fee Index by Services
| Location | All Services | Primary Care | Obstetric Care | Other Services |
| Wyoming | 96% | 90% | 109% | 95% |
| US | 72% | 67% | 80% | 78% |
In Wyoming, Medicaid covers benefits like:
- Annual check-ups
- Mental health services
- Cancer screenings
- Dental and vision services
- Prescription drugs
- Nursing homes
- Substance use disorder treatment
Want to learn more?
Check out our frequently asked questions and fact sheets section to learn how it works, who will benefit, and how it will help businesses and the economy.
Ready to get involved?
Sign our open letter to the legislature today.