New rules to narrow those who can qualify for a state program that provides health benefits to miners are being scrapped. The Wyoming Miners' Hospital Board received a letter from the Wyoming Legislative Services Office stating some of the amendments passed by the board appear to exceed its authority. Hospital Executive Director Mary Ellen Young says the letter essentially says the board can't change who receives benefits under the program. Any change in eligibility would have to go through the Legislature. Last month, the board decided to change the health programs they offer miners, adding new rules meant to narrow the scope of who could be considered a miner. The proposed rule changes were part of an effort to keep the Miners' Hospital fiscally sound.
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