Wyoming law lists who may qualify for Medicaid assistance

Applicants must meet the listed requirements to receive medical assistance. Applicants must meet at least one listed qualification, including disability, eligibility for income support, or qualification for certain medical services or state-authorized programs. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or nationals and provide a valid Social Security number and proof of identity; people considered lawfully present are also eligible under this requirement. The citizenship and identity requirement does not apply when the health department decides whether to cover children in Department of Family Services custody. Applicants must be Wyoming residents or meet the state Medicaid plan's criteria. People who intend to return to a home in another state or country are not Wyoming residents. Applicants must also meet other requirements in department rules or federal Medicaid regulations. These rules apply to medical assistance applications submitted or renewed on or after July 1, 2027.

The law limits when Medicaid eligibility may expand beyond the level in place on January 1, 2026. This applies to eligibility beyond the level in place on January 1, 2026. Expansion beyond the January 1, 2026 level requires prior legislative authorization, except for eligibility required by federal Medicaid rules or a federal participation requirement. The governor may authorize a temporary expansion needed to address a public health emergency. These rules apply to applications submitted or renewed on or after July 1, 2027. A temporary emergency expansion must end no later than 30 days after the next legislative session adjourns.

The health department may continue the family planning waiver through its planned expiration and may not renew it beyond that date. People enrolled in the 1115 family planning waiver are included among those who may qualify for medical assistance. This applies to people enrolled in the 1115 family planning waiver. The planned expiration date is December 31, 2027. The act's eligibility rules apply to applications submitted or renewed on or after July 1, 2027.