Medicaid Expansion refers to the provision of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) that allows states to expand Medicaid eligibility to include more low-income individuals and families. It is designed to provide health insurance coverage to people whose income is at or below 138% of the federal poverty level. Under Medicaid Expansion, states can receive federal funding to cover the costs of providing healthcare to millions of additional residents who previously did not qualify for Medicaid. The initiative aims to improve access to healthcare services, reduce the number of uninsured individuals, and alleviate healthcare costs for both individuals and healthcare systems. States have the option to implement Medicaid Expansion, leading to variations in coverage across the U.S.
Bipartisan support in Montana's Legislature has advanced Medicaid expansion through House Bill 245, crucial for 80,000 low-income adults. Representative Ed Buttrey's bill, aligned with Governor Gianforte's budget, ensures Medicaid's role…