AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMedicaid Pressure Point: Montana is moving up Medicaid “community engagement” rules to July 1, 2026—80 hours a week of work, volunteering, education, or other approved activities for most adults—while advocates warn it’s not just paperwork and could disrupt coverage for tens of thousands. Rural EMS Boost: MDT is delivering new ambulances to rural and volunteer EMS grant recipients this spring, including Hill County Ambulance and Roosevelt Medical Center, continuing a program that’s funded 213 grants since 2009. Youth Mental Health Capacity: The state is adding $1.2 million over two years for psychiatric residential treatment beds for young people, split between Shodair Children’s Hospital and Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch. Nursing Home Snapshot: CMS ratings show mixed results across Montana—some facilities hit 4–5 stars, while others like Logan Health–Conrad and Logan Health Care Center–Shelby fell below the statewide average. Public Lands & Health: A new statewide UM poll finds 71% of Montanans say loss of access to public lands is a serious problem, with support for protecting habitat and access cutting across party lines.
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