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HB0063

Increase Medicaid Reimbursement for Nursing Homes

Last scannedAug 25, 2026, 2:25 AM

In one sentence

This act aims to increase reimbursement rates for skilled nursing homes under Medicaid in Wyoming by five percent over a two-year period, with reporting and rulemaking requirements.

What it does

  • Increases the amount of money that Medicaid pays to skilled nursing homes by five percent from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2028.
  • Requires the Wyoming Department of Health to report on additional costs due to this increase and recommend any changes needed for future reimbursement rates.
  • Allocates $9.4 million in total funding ($4.7 million from state funds and $4.7 million from federal funds) to cover the increased payments to nursing homes.
  • Requires the Department of Health to create rules that explain how to follow this new law.

Who it affects

  • Skilled nursing homes in Wyoming that receive Medicaid funding.
  • People who use Medicaid to pay for care at skilled nursing homes.
  • The Wyoming Department of Health, which manages Medicaid funds and sets reimbursement rates.

Limits and unknowns

  • This bill did not pass and was not signed into law.
  • It only applies if it had become law, which would have affected nursing homes from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2028.

Plain language

Terms to know

Medicaid
A government program that helps people with low income pay for medical care.
Reimbursement rate
The amount of money a healthcare provider is paid by Medicaid for services provided to patients.

Official record

Sources

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Public statements

Why lawmakers voted

Last checked Aug 5, 1:19 AM

John Bear

R · H31

Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker urges a no vote, stating that increasing Medicaid funding contradicts the state's decision not to accept Medicaid expansion and suggests addressing the issue through another bill instead.

Public statementFloor statement at 48:25 Watch the statement
Voted No

Why they voted this way

Drawing on five years of experience working in a nursing home, the lawmaker argues that an additional 5% increase will not solve the underlying problems facing these facilities.

Public statementFloor statement at 49:07 Watch the statement

Ken Clouston

R · H32

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker explains that while other funds can cover training and equipment, increased reimbursement rates are specifically needed to pay staff and prevent them from leaving rural nursing homes.

Public statementFloor statement at 49:27 Watch the statement

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Wyoming roll calls

Recorded votes

1 roll call

Official activity

Bill history

  1. H Failed Introduction 27-34-1-0-0House
  2. H Received for IntroductionHouse
  3. Bill Number AssignedLSO