This bill amends the Wyoming medical assistance and services act by repealing provisions related to birth cost recovery, specifically sections W.S. 14-2-1001 through 14-2-1008, which included definitions, procedures for recovering birth costs from fathers, and the establishment of related accounts. The bill also makes conforming amendments to W.S. 42-1-102(a) by removing references to the repealed sections. The intent of these changes is to streamline the medical assistance process and eliminate outdated provisions that are no longer applicable.

Additionally, the bill includes a provision that the act will take effect on July 1, 2026. By removing the birth cost recovery framework, the bill aims to simplify the legal landscape surrounding medical assistance in Wyoming, potentially reducing administrative burdens on the department of family services and the department of health.

Statutes affected:
26LSO-0138 v0.2: 42-1-102, 14-2-1001, 14-2-1008, 42-4-122