The bill amends Wyoming's Medicaid eligibility criteria by adding a new subsection to W.S. 42-4-106, which outlines specific requirements that applicants must meet to qualify for medical assistance. Key insertions include stipulations that applicants must be U.S. citizens or nationals, provide a valid social security number and proof of identity, and be Wyoming residents or meet criteria specified in the Wyoming Medicaid state plan. Additionally, applicants must fulfill at least one of several criteria, such as being determined disabled, receiving supplemental security income, or qualifying for services under a Medicaid waiver. Importantly, the bill also states that no expansion of Medicaid eligibility beyond the current standards will occur without prior legislative authorization after July 1, 2026.

The Department of Health is tasked with promulgating necessary rules to implement the act by October 1, 2026, and the new eligibility criteria will apply to applications submitted or renewed on or after July 1, 2027. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2027, with certain sections becoming effective immediately upon the completion of legislative processes.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 42-4-106