Montana Medicaid work requirements & rural hospital crisis
Key Questions
When do Montana's Medicaid work requirements take effect?
Work requirements launch July 1, with DPHHS hiring 30 of 43 coordinators and launching a website, apps, and FAQs. Health advocates propose best practices. CMS approval is pending.
Why was doula funding halted in Montana?
Montana halted doula funding amid a budget shortfall and Medicaid cut fears, affecting providers like a Northern Cheyenne doula. This impacts maternity care deserts. KFF Health News reports details.
What risks do Medicaid changes pose to rural Montana hospitals?
About 13k people risk coverage loss, costing $34.4M, with 30% rural hospital closure risks. Beaverhead faces $2K+ weekly shortages. Budget shortfalls exacerbate the crisis.
What resources are available for navigating Montana Medicaid changes?
DPHHS launched a website to help residents with July 1 changes, including work requirements info. Apps and FAQs support compliance. Coordinators assist rollout.
What healthcare shortages are reported in Beaverhead County?
Multiple openings offer $2K+ weekly pay for healthcare pros in Beaverhead County. This highlights rural staffing crises amid Medicaid shifts. Travel contracts address demand.
DPHHS hires 30/43 coordinators, launches site/apps/FAQs for July 1; doula funding halted amid budget shortfall; CMS pending; ~13k risk/$34.4M Beaverhead shortfall; 30% rural closure risks; Dillon shortages $2K+/week.