New analyses find Montana's current Medicaid program supports rural health providers, allows for state budget savings, and is a critical source of health coverage for Montanans

The Montana Healthcare Foundation released three new reports analyzing Montana Medicaid. The reports found that the HELP Act – or "Medicaid expansion" – continues to expand health care access, improve health outcomes, and control health care costs.

New findings from "2025 Medicaid in Montana" show that in addition to the program's benefits for the health of enrollees and the state's economy, Medicaid expansion has had a substantial impact on the health care system, particularly in rural areas. Specifically, reimbursement from Medicaid expansion allowed rural health providers to add and expand...