Researchers at George Washington University submitted this memo in response to Montana’s request for public comments on its draft amendments to the Medicaid HELP (also known as Medicaid expansion) and WASP (Montana’s Waiver for Additional Services and Populations) waivers. Their findings estimate that ending 12-month continuous eligibility would reduce the enrollment periods of about 21,500 … Continued
Senate Bill 100 proposed increasing how often the state verifies the eligibility of recipients to receive benefits under Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). To better understand how these changes might affect the health of people currently in the program, we spoke with Professor Leighton Ku and Erin Brantley at George Washington University. … Continued
This report looks at the economic effects of Medicaid expansion in Montana. Findings show that Montana’s Medicaid expansion introduces $650 million into the economy each year, supporting 6,000 new jobs and $400 million in personal income. Although Montana pays for a share of this coverage, the program’s savings and the revenue generated by increased economic … Continued
This report shows how much progress has been made to improve behavioral health since Montana’s Medicaid expansion in 2016. With Medicaid expansion now providing a payment source for behavioral health services, Montana’s system is undergoing a deeply needed transformation. Between 2016 and 2020, Montana’s budget for prevention doubled, and 59% of adults on Medicaid now … Continued
This report provides an in-depth analysis of Montana’s Medicaid program, its beneficiaries and costs, and how it affects Montana’s health system and health outcomes. This first annual report on Medicaid in Montana also provides data on Medicaid’s role in Montana’s health system and the state’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The report was commissioned by … Continued