Medicaid Expansion Bill Advances to Senate

A key Medicaid expansion bill passed the Montana House of Representatives last week, one step closer to removing the sunset date on a program that has provided insurance coverage to thousands of Montanans.

A 2024 report from the Montana Healthcare Foundation shows that in 2023, about 110,000 adults were covered under the state’s Medicaid expansion program. The expansion offers healthcare for Montanans who earn up to 138% of the federal poverty line for income.

The bill passed with bipartisan support on a 63-37 vote Feb. 10 following rigorous debate the week before.

Rep. Ed Buttrey, R-Great Fal...