Montana Considers Fast-Track Medicaid

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Montana Looks To Fast-Track Medicaid Access for Older Applicants - KFF Health News

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Montana lawmakers drafted a bill for the legislative session that begins in January that would create a shortcut to that care.

The goal of presumptive eligibility is to avoid delays in providing stabilizing care outside of medical facilities.

Supporters of the plan say local care is also a lot less expensive than hospital or nursing home care.

Montana 's Medicaid program has gone through major upheaval in the past year .

State officials have said delays in Medicaid approval often stem from ongoing communication with applicants.

State lawmakers predict a major political fight during the legislative session over whether to continue to allow expanded Medicaid access to people who earn up to 138% of the federal poverty level.

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