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Short the votes, House leadership holds back Medicaid expansion bill

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Lawmakers will continue to pursue alternatives for expanding Wyoming Medicaid in the coming weeks with strong grassroots support.

Hundreds gather for Medicaid expansion rally on the Capitol steps

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Speakers and attendees from across the state gathered to demand affordable healthcare access for all Wyomingites.

TELL YOUR LOCAL WYO REP: VOTE “YES” TO EXPAND MEDICAID!

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Here we go again, with more momentum! Let’s make sure lawmakers can’t ignore us!

Why you should care about “uncompensated care”

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Wyoming residents pay higher healthcare costs and insurance premiums because hospitals here must cover losses they incur from treating people who lack insurance.

Medicaid expansion would provide coverage to uninsured people, dramatically decrease “uncompensated care” losses, and drive down the cost of healthcare in Wyoming for everyone.

Help build Wyoming business support for Medicaid expansion: A step-by-step guide

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Medicaid expansion would not only benefit tens of thousands of our Wyoming neighbors who currently lack access to basic healthcare. It’s also good for business. …

ONE MORE TIME: Tell the Legislature’s Revenue Committee to advance a Medicaid expansion bill!

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Here we go again, with more momentum! Let’s make sure lawmakers can’t ignore us!

Tell your legislators: Medical freedom requires healthcare access. EXPAND WYO MEDICAID.

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TIPS FOR WRITING YOUR LOCAL LEGISLATORS IMPORTANT: You’ll write your message in the text box on Step 2, where it says “Personalize your message.” Your …

Medicaid expansion is a major tool for fighting cancer

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Chances of surviving cancer are much higher when it’s detected early. But for people who can’t afford to go to the doctor, cancer is often discovered too late. Medicaid expansion increases early diagnosis, ensures treatment, and saves lives.

New Poll: Majority of Wyoming Voters Support Medicaid Expansion

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MANY RESIDENTS FACE HEALTH CARE WORRIES, CONCERNS ABOUT LACK OF CARE Nearly two-thirds (66%) of Wyoming residents support expanding Medicaid in the state, according …

Vigils across Wyoming remember those who died for lack of healthcare access

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Faith leaders and those who have lost loved ones led vigils in eight Wyoming communities on Sept. 17 to raise awareness of the need to close Wyoming’s Medicaid gap.

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