AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMedicaid Shake-Up: Montana is moving toward new Medicaid rules starting July 1, including earlier work requirements, with critics warning the rushed rollout could disrupt access to care for low-income adults and rural patients. Provider Rate Fight: Montana Democrats say Gov. Gianforte’s plan to cut $10 million in Medicaid provider rate increases will hit behavioral health and community services right when reimbursement is already lagging. Rural Health Access: A CEO at Big Horn Hospital argues Medicaid expansion is keeping critical access services open, including imaging like MRI and mammography, and warns cuts could threaten hospital stability. Veterans Service Dogs Gap: Dog Tag Buddies highlights a mismatch between federal recognition of service dogs and real-world access for rural Montana veterans dealing with PTSD and TBI. USDA Farm Grant Lawsuit: Tribal and regional groups joined a lawsuit seeking restoration of canceled USDA farm grants, including projects tied to Montana tribes. Wildlife Safety Funding: Gov. Gianforte signed a bill expanding how marijuana tax revenue supports habitat and wildlife crossings, and a new specialty license plate starts July 1 to fund crossing projects aimed at reducing crashes and medical costs. Public Health & Air: Advocates urge updated pollution controls at Colstrip, citing preventable deaths tied to outdated emissions. Mental Health in the Spotlight: Two Montana mothers are pushing for new law after suicide deaths, while a Great Falls vigil marked addiction, domestic violence, and suicide impacts.
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