Expanding Health Coverage: Talking Points for Advocates

Nov 06, 2014

All Montanans benefit from living in a healthy and thriving state. Accepting federal funds for expansion will help create jobs, boost our economy, support hospitals, and build healthy communities.

During the 2015 Legislative session, Legislators, community members, and Montanans across the state may have questions about what expansion means for Montana. Knowing how to answer these important questions accurately is critical to providing 70,000 of our friends and neighbors the health care they need and deserve.

Read our full report Expanding Health Coverage: Talking Points for Advocates and learn more about how federal funds to expand health coverage through Medicaid or a private option will boost Montana’s economy, reduce uncompensated care, and keep rural hospitals open.

>>>>>Read our full report here.

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