Wyoming continues to study Medicaid expansion

The Wyoming Department of Health plans to continue studying the possibility of expanding the Medicaid program this year despite the state Legislature's rejection of adding to the rolls. The Legislature recently rejected a proposal to add 17,600 low-income adults to the program. Expanding Medicaid is a cornerstone of the federal Affordable Care Act. Tom Forslund is director of the Health Department. He says his agency plans be prepared in case the Legislature decides to reverse itself and expand the Medicaid program next year. Gov. Matt Mead says he believes the federal government has a lot of work to do figuring out its expansion plan. He says the state was wise to wait to see details before it commits to anything.